Proverbs 25:25

“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.”

"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." - Proverbs 25:25
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What does Proverbs 25:25 mean?

Proverbs 25:25 (KJV) says, "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." At first glance, this verse seems simple enough – it's easy to understand the relief and joy that comes from receiving good news when you are in need of it. However, when we delve…

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The Refreshing Waters of Hope

Proverbs 25:25 states, "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." This vivid metaphor encapsulates the human experience of longing and refreshment. Water is essential for life; without it, the human body begins to falter. The Bible frequently uses…

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A Prayer for Refreshment in Times of Need

Heavenly Father, We humbly come before You today, hearts open and minds ready to receive the living Word that nourishes and restores us. As we meditate on the wisdom of Proverbs 25:25, which states, "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country," we ask…

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Proverbs 25:25 - "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." - Proverbs 25:25
Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
Proverbs 30:25 - "The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;"
Proverbs 25:3 - "The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable."
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 25:15 - "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."
Proverbs 10:25 - "As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation."
Proverbs 14:25 - "A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies."
Proverbs 15:25 - "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."
Proverbs 25:11 - "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Proverbs 3:25 - "Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
Proverbs 17:25 - "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 25:24 - "It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house."
Proverbs 12:25 - "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
Proverbs 8:25 - "Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:"
Proverbs 22:25 - "Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."
Proverbs 27:25 - "The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered."
Proverbs 25:2 - "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter."
Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 25:6 - "Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:"
Proverbs 13:25 - "The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want."
Proverbs 16:25 - "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Proverbs 25:9 - "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:"
Proverbs 20:25 - "It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry."
Proverbs 25:26 - "A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring."
Proverbs 25:27 - "It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory."
Proverbs 25:14 - "Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain."
Proverbs 7:25 - "Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths."