Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:23
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:23 Context
20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. 21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. 23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 25As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
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Other Translations
The North winde driueth away raine: so doeth an angrie countenance a backbiting tongue.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
- Basic English Bible
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
- Darby Bible
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
- Webster's Bible
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
- World English Bible
A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue -- indignant faces.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
- Basic English Bible
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
- Darby Bible
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
- Webster's Bible
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
- World English Bible
A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue -- indignant faces.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:23
25:21 Bread - By bread and water he understands all things necessary for his subsistence.
25:22 For - In so doing, which words are expressed #Rom 12:20|, where this text is quoted. Thou shalt melt him into repentance, and love.
25:25 So - Because it comes more rarely and difficultly, after it hath been long expected.