Proverbs 25:25

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 25:13 compares a faithful messenger to cold refreshment — reinforcing the same theme of refreshing news.

Proverbs 15:30 also links a good report to joy and health — the same theme of refreshment from hearing positive tidings.

In Genesis 21:16-19, God provides water to Hagar and Ishmael in the desert — a literal case of cold water reviving a weary soul.

In Judges 15:19, God provides water that revives Samson's spirit, mirroring how good news refreshes the weary soul.

Luke 2:10 Parallel

Luke 2:10 announces the birth of Christ as 'good tidings' — the ultimate fulfillment of the refreshing news from a far country in Proverbs.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 specifies the good news: the birth of Christ the Savior — the ultimate 'good news from a far country' that refreshes the soul.

2 Samuel 18:27 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 18:27, Ahimaaz brings David news from the battlefield — illustrating the refreshing good news from afar described here.

1 Thessalonians 3:6 Historical context

In 1 Thessalonians 3:6, Timothy brings Paul good news from a distance, refreshing his spirit — directly mirroring the proverb.

Isaiah 52:7 Parallel

Isaiah 52:7 celebrates the messenger who brings good tidings — the same 'good news' that Proverbs 25:25 says refreshes like cold water.

Nahum 1:15 Allusion

Nahum 1:15 echoes Isaiah 52:7, using the same imagery of a messenger bringing good tidings — the refreshing news Proverbs describes.

Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah 52:7 about bringing good news — the same concept of joyful tidings that Proverbs 25:25 likens to cold water.