Proverbs 25:20
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather,.... Either takes it off of himself, or another person, when it would…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Examples of unwisdom and incongruity sharpen the point of the proverb. Pouring vinegar upon nitre or potash utterly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
1. The absurdity here censured is singing songs to a heavy heart. Those that are in great sorrow are to be comforted by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
taketh away Better, taketh off.
nitre The Heb. word nether, occurs only here and in Jer 2:22, where see note in this…
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