American Standard Version
"The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. "
— Proverbs 25:23, American Standard Version
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.”
“The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.”
“The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.”
“The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.”
“As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.”
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.”
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
Ascold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.