Proverbs 25:20 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | As he that taketh away | מַ֥עֲדֶה | h5710 |
| 1 | a garment | בֶּ֨גֶד׀ | h899 |
| 2 | weather | בְּי֣וֹם | h3117 |
| 3 | in cold | קָ֭רָה | h7135 |
| 4 | and as vinegar | חֹ֣מֶץ | h2558 |
| 5 | | עַל | h5921 |
| 6 | upon nitre | נָ֑תֶר | h5427 |
| 7 | so is he that singeth | וְשָׁ֥ר | h7891 |
| 8 | songs | בַּ֝שִּׁרִ֗ים | h7892 |
| 9 | | עַ֣ל | h5921 |
| 10 | heart | לֶב | h3820 |
| 11 | to an heavy | רָֽע׃ | h7451 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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 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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
[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.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, `Is as' vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.