Proverbs 25:20
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
— Proverbs 25:20, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, Or vinegar on soda, So is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, <FI>Is as<Fi> vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.