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


In Context

20 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.

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

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

24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Proverbs 25:23 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:23The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.

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.