Proverbs 25:23-25

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²³The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.

²⁴It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

²⁵As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good tidings from a far country.

Proverbs 25:23-25

New International Version

²³Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

²⁴Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.^(A)

²⁵Like cold water to a weary soul
is good news from a distant land.^(B)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)