Proverbs 25:23

Easy To Read Version

The wind that blows from the north brings rain. And in the same way, gossip brings anger.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:20

I do this because I am afraid that when I come you will not be what I want you to be. And I am afraid that I will not be what you want me to be. I am afraid that \{in your group\} there may be arguing, jealousy, anger, selfish fighting, evil talk, gossip, pride, and confusion.

Romans 1:30

and say evil things about each other. Those people hate God. They are rude and conceited and boast about themselves. Those people invent ways of doing evil. They don’t obey their parents,

Proverbs 26:20

If a fire has no wood, then the fire will become cold. In the same way, an argument without gossip is finished.

Psalm 15:3

That kind of person doesn’t say bad things\par about other people.\par That person doesn’t do bad things\par to his neighbors.\par That person doesn’t tell shameful things\par about his own family.\par

Job 37:22

\{And God is like that too!\}\par God’s golden glory shines\par from the Holy Mountain. {\cf2\super [78]} \par There is a bright light around God.\par

Psalm 101:5

If any person secretly says bad things\par about his neighbor,\par I will stop that person.\par I will not allow people to be proud\par and think they are better than other people.\par

Psalm 35:16

They used bad language\par and made fun of me.\par Those people showed they were angry at me by grinding their teeth.\par

Job 37:9

Whirlwinds come from the south.\par The cold winds come from the north.\par