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Proverbs 25:20

King James Version

20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

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American Standard Version

As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

Christian Standard Bible

Singing songs to a troubled heart is like taking off clothing on a cold day or like pouring vinegar on soda.

English Standard Version

Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.

New American Standard Bible

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a troubled heart.

New International Version

Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

New King James Version

Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

New Living Translation

Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart is like taking someoneโ€™s coat in cold weather or pouring vinegar in a wound.

World English Bible

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.