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The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
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American Standard Version
The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Christian Standard Bible
The north wind produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
English Standard Version
The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
King James Version
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
New American Standard Bible
The north wind brings rain, And a gossiping tongue brings an angry face.
New International Version
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
New King James Version
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
New Living Translation
As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!