Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

World English Bible (WEB)

The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue -- indignant faces.