Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 25:23 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 25:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 25 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. driveth: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance”
Proverbs 25:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 25:23
The north wind brings forth rain; a backbiting tongue brings angry looks. The Hebrew 'chuwl' (brings forth/births) and 'ragan' (whisper/slander) describes gossip's inevitable consequences. Meteorological observation becomes moral lesson: gossip produces anger as surely as north wind produces rain. Cause-effect relationship is predictable. If you gossip, expect angry response when discovered. Slander breeds anger; truthful speech builds trust.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:23
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“hateful to God”
“Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.”
“a quarrel dies down.”
“nor does evil to his friend”
“when I come”
“Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour”