25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:25

King James Version

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

English Standard Version

25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

The Message

25 Like a cool drink of water when you're worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend.

New King James Version

25 As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country.

New Living Translation

25 Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:25

Commentary on Proverbs 25:25

(Read Proverbs 25:25)

Heaven is a country afar off; how refreshing is good news from thence, in the everlasting gospel, which signifies glad tidings, and in the witness of the Spirit with our spirits that we are God's children!