King James Bible
KJVThe north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 25:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 25:23 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. | |
World English BibleWEB | The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue — indignant faces. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
English Revised Version
ERVThe north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
World English Bible
WEBThe north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue — indignant faces.
American King James Version
AKJVThe north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
King James Bible
KJVThe north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
American Standard Version
ASVThe north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
English Revised Version
ERVThe north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
World English Bible
WEBThe north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue — indignant faces.
American King James Version
AKJVThe north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.