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Proverbs 25:23-25
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23 The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

24 Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife.(A)

25 Good news from a distant land
is like cold water to a parched throat.[a](B)

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  1. 25:25 Or a weary person
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Proverbs 25:23-25
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23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
    is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
    than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(A)

25 Like cold water to a weary soul
    is good news from a distant land.(B)

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