Proverbs 25:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.

Cross References

Job 37:22

Yet the glorious splendour of God All-Powerful is brighter by far.

Job 37:9

The storms of winter strike,

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 15:3

and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things.

Psalm 35:16

Worthless people make fun and never stop laughing.

Proverbs 26:20

Where there is no fuel a fire goes out; where there is no gossip arguments come to an end.

Romans 1:30

say cruel things about others, and hate God. They are proud, conceited, and boastful, always thinking up new ways to do evil. These people don't respect their parents.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.