Proverbs

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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.

Just like taking away a warm blanket in the cold or mixing vinegar with nitre, singing songs to someone with a heavy heart is not helpful.

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