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.