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23 As the north wind brings rain,
    so a whispering tongue brings angry looks.
24 Better to live on a corner of a roof
    than to share a home with a quarreling woman.
25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
    so is good news from far away.

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

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

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

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