Proverbs 25:23

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 101:5 : 5 I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.
  • Prov 26:20 : 20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.
  • Rom 1:30 : 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, contrivers of all sorts of evil, disobedient to parents,
  • 2 Cor 12:20 : 20 For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
  • Job 37:22 : 22 From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.
  • Ps 15:3 : 3 He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

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