Lux Domini
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.

What does Proverbs 25:20 mean?

We take a wrong course if we think to relieve those in sorrow by endeavouring to make them merry.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 25:19-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.