Proverbs 25:23

Verse 23. Rain; (Sym. Prot.) or marginal note, “bringeth forth rain.” Bible.—But S. Jerom, who live in the country, knew that this wind was rather dry; and therefore he has abandoned the Septuagint raiseth the clouds.” Job 37:9. Joel 2:20. Sirach 18:23. The countries north of Palestine were not calculated to produce vapours and rain, which came rather from the south. Calmet.—Tongue. If the hearers would shew their displeasure, detractors would soon be reduced to silence. Saint Jerome ad. Rust. Saint Bernard