23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain

is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

23 The north wind driveth away rain:

So doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

23 As surely as a north wind brings rain,

so a gossiping tongue causes anger!

23 The north wind brings forth rain,

And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

23 As the north wind brings rain,

telling gossip brings angry looks.

23 The north wind bringeth forth rain:

So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

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

23 ⸤As⸥ the north wind brings rain, 

so a whispering tongue brings angry looks. 

23 The north wind produces rain,

and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

23 The north wind produces rain,

and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

23 The wind of the north produces rain,

and a backbiting tongue, angry faces.

23 The north wind brings rain.

And a crafty tongue brings angry looks.

23 The north wind brings forth rain,

And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.