Proverbs 25:23 · KJV

"The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue."

King James Version

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Passage Context

²¹If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

²²For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

²³The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

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

²⁵As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

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Reflection Questions

How do your emotions affect your interactions with others?

What does an angry countenance reveal about your feelings?

When have you seen anger escalate a situation?

Life Application

emotions

Be aware of your facial expressions and how they might affect others.

conflict

Practice calming techniques to manage anger before responding in heated situations.

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