Proverbs 25:20
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 25 the writer warns that a careless person may be humbled by their own words, while the wise person uses speech to gain favor. The chapter contrasts the folly of idle chatter with the value of measured counsel, urging readers to seek wisdom in their speech.
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