23The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.


In Context

20 And one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.

21 If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: if he thirst, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.

23 The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.

24 It is better to sit m a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good tidings from a far country.

Proverbs 25:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:23As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:23A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue — indignant faces.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.