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Proverbs 25:23
As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
Proverbs 25:23 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 25:23 in other translations
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
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In context
20 Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.
21 If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:
22 For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.
23 As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
24 It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.
25 As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.
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