Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Holman Bible
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
International Standard Version
The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
A Conservative Version
The north wind brings forth rain. So does a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
American Standard Version
The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Amplified
The north wind brings forth rain;
And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
Bible in Basic English
As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
Julia Smith Translation
The north wind will set free the rain, and an angry face, a hidden tongue.
King James 2000
The north wind brings forth rain: so does a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wind of the north produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry faces.
Modern King James verseion
The north wind drives away rain; so does an angry face a backbiting tongue.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The north wind driveth away the rain, even so doth an earnest sober countenance a backbiter's tongue.
NET Bible
The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.
New Heart English Bible
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
The Emphasized Bible
A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
Webster
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
World English Bible
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Youngs Literal Translation
A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue -- indignant faces.
Themes
Countenance » An angry countenance
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Rain » The north wind drives away
Rain » North wind unfavorable to
Slander » Should be discountenanced with anger
Speech/communication » Backbiting tongues
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » North
Topics
Interlinear
Ruwach
Chuwl
Paniym
Cether
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 25:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Proverbs Of Solomon
22 for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee. 23 The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
Cross References
Psalm 101:5
Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
Job 37:22
From the north cometh gold; with +God is terrible majesty.
Psalm 15:3
He that slandereth not with his tongue, doeth not evil to his companion, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;
Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
Romans 1:30
back-biters, hateful to God, insolent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
2 Corinthians 12:20
For I fear lest perhaps coming I find you not such as I wish, and that I be found by you such as ye do not wish: lest there might be strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, evil speakings, whisperings, puffings up, disturbances;