Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 25:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 25:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 25 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Proverbs 25:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 25:20
Singing songs to a heavy heart is like taking away garments in cold or vinegar on soda. The Hebrew 'shir shiyr' (sing songs) to 'lev ra' (evil/sad heart) creates dissonance. The imagery: removing warmth when cold, adding acid to alkali (creating harsh reaction). Inappropriate cheerfulness to someone grieving is insensitive. Wisdom requires matching response to situation. Romans 12:15 commands: 'Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.' Empathy, not forced cheerfulness, comforts the suffering.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:20
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“Rejoice with them that do rejoice”
“and a time to laugh; a time to mourn”
“you shall not sleep with his pledge;”
“and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? when you see the naked”
“those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
“and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins”
“and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.”
“and have no covering in the cold.”
“and as smoke to the eyes”