Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so too are good reports from a far away land.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far [home] country.
Good news from a distant land is like cold water for a weary person.
As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good tidings from a far country.