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Proverbs 25:23
A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
Proverbs 25:23 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 As splendour of dress on a cold day—vinegar upon nitre, so is a singer with songs, unto a sad heart.
21 If he that hateth thee hunger, give him bread to eat, and, if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 For, burning coals, shalt thou be heaping upon his head,—and, Yahweh, will repay thee.
23 A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
24 Better to dwell on the corner of the roof, than a quarrelsome wife, and a house in common.
25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is a good report from a far country.
26 A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
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