Proverbs 25:25

Proverbs 25:25–27

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.

Context note · editorial

The proverb compares welcome news from far away to cold water for someone thirsty. It recognizes the real refreshment that communication across distance can bring.