As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

Ως ο εκδυομενος ιματιον εν ημερα ψυχους και το οξος επι νιτρον, ουτως ειναι ο ψαλλων ασματα εις λελυπημενην καρδιαν.

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.