King James Bible
KJVAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 25:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 25:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | 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. | |
American Standard VersionASV | 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. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. | |
World English BibleWEB | As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart. |
American Standard Version
ASVAs one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAs he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart.
English Revised Version
ERVAs one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
World English Bible
WEBAs one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.
American King James Version
AKJVAs he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart.
King James Bible
KJVAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
American Standard Version
ASVAs one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAs he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart.
English Revised Version
ERVAs one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
World English Bible
WEBAs one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.
American King James Version
AKJVAs he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart.