Proverbs 25:23
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
In other versions
The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
ASV
As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.
BBE
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
DBY
The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
WEB
A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue -- indignant faces.
YLT
The north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
ENG
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
WBT
As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
BSB
In context
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.