## the north wind ## In Israel, wind from the north often brought rain. Translators are free to substitute different kinds of wind for the same effect, for example, "a cold wind." ## someone who tells secrets ## Some versions read, "Someone who is angry." ## makes faces angry ## AT: "makes other people angry." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) ## a corner of the housetop ## This refers to the edge of the house's roof. Ancient Israelites spent much time on their roofs, where it was often cooler than inside the house.