Proverbs 25:23
Modern English Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:23
American Standard Version
23 The north wind bringeth forth rain;
So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:23
New International Version
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 25:28
Modern English Version
28 He who has no rule over his own spirit
is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
Proverbs 25:28
American Standard Version
28 [a]He whose spirit is without restraint
Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:28 Or, He that hath no rule over his spirit
Proverbs 25:28
New International Version
28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
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