Proverbs 25:25
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
American King James Version (AKJV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
American Standard Version (ASV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.
Webster's Revision
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
World English Bible
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
English Revised Version (ERV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Barnes's Proverbs 25:25 Bible Commentary
The craving of wanderers for news from the home that they have left is as a consuming thirst, the news that quenches it as a refreshing fountain.
Wesley's Proverbs 25:25 Bible Commentary
25:25 So - Because it comes more rarely and difficultly, after it hath been long expected.