The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
The north wind drives away rain, and in the same way, an angry face drives away someone who talks behind others' backs.
This verse is saying that just as the north wind pushes away rain clouds, showing displeasure on your face will make gossips stop their harmful talk.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 25 is part of a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, which were compiled and preserved by scribes during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BC. In ancient Israelite culture, proverbs often drew from everyday observations of nature, such as weather patterns, to illustrate moral and ethical principles. This verse uses the image of the north wind clearing away rain to show how a stern expression can silence gossip, reflecting the broader wisdom tradition of applying natural truths to human behavior.
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