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Proverbs 25:23

As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Proverbs 25:23 · Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 25:23 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

WEB World English Bible

The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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

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In context

20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

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