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23 The north wind brings forth rain,
    and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24 (A)It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
    than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
25 Like cold water to (B)a thirsty soul,
    so is (C)good news from a far country.

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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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