Proverbs 25:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Good news from far away refreshes like cold water when you are thirsty.

Cross References

Genesis 45:27

Then they told him everything Joseph had said. When he saw the wagons Joseph had sent, he felt much better

2 Samuel 23:15

and he was very thirsty. He said, “I wish I had a drink from the well by the gate at Bethlehem.”

Psalm 63:1

You are my God. I worship you. In my heart, I long for you, as I would long for a stream in a scorching desert.

Exodus 17:6

and when you get to the rock at Mount Sinai, I will be there with you. Strike the rock with the stick, and water will pour out for the people to drink.” Moses did this while the leaders watched.

Proverbs 15:30

A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong.

Proverbs 25:26

When a good person gives in to the wicked, it's like dumping rubbish in a stream of clear water.

Isaiah 52:7

What a beautiful sight! On the mountains a messenger announces to Jerusalem, “Good news! You're saved. There will be peace. Your God is now King.”

Isaiah 55:1

If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don't have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a penny.

Jeremiah 18:14

The snow on Lebanon's mountains never melts away, and the streams there never run dry.

Nahum 1:15

Look towards the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

John 7:37

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “If you are thirsty, come to me and drink!

Romans 10:15

And how can anyone tell them without being sent by the Lord? The Scriptures say it is a beautiful sight to see even the feet of someone coming to preach the good news.

1 Timothy 1:15

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all!

Joshua 22:33

The Israelites were happy and praised God. There was no more talk about going to war and wiping out the tribes of Reuben and Gad.

Revelation 21:6

Everything is finished! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give water from the life-giving fountain to everyone who is thirsty.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this should say, “Come!” If you are thirsty, come! If you want life-giving water, come and take it. It's free!