As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:25 · retained source text
As cold waters to a thirstie soule: so is good newes from a farre countrey.
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news
Meaning of “news”
Recent account; fresh information of something that has lately taken place at a distance, or of something before unknown; tidings.
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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Proverbs 25:25
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗Recent account; fresh information of something that has lately taken place at a distance, or of something before unknown; tidings.