Proverbs 25:23

Proverbs 25:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain

is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

23The north wind brings rain,

And a gossiping tongue brings an angry face.

23The north wind brings forth rain;

And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

23As the north wind brings forth rain,

so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

23The north wind bringeth forth rain;

So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

23As the Northwinde driueth away the raine, so doeth an angry countenance the slandering tongue.

23The north wind produces rain;

so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

23Like a north wind that brings rain you didn’t expect

is a crafty tongue that brings looks of shock.

23When the wind blows from the north, it brings rain.

In the same way, when somebody tells secrets, it brings anger.

23A north wind brings forth rain, || And a secret tongue—indignant faces.