Proverbs 25:14
“Who so boasteth himselfe of a false gift, is like cloudes and winde without raine.”
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Proverbs 25:14 Context
12As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare. 13As the cold of snow in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for hee refresheth the soule of his masters. 14Who so boasteth himselfe of a false gift, is like cloudes and winde without raine. 15By long forbearing is a Prince perswaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16Hast thou found hony? eate so much as is sufficient for thee: lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
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Other Translations
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain.
- King James Version
{Like} clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`As' clouds and wind without rain, `So is' he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.
- Basic English Bible
Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
- Darby Bible
Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
- Webster's Bible
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
- World English Bible
Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, [Is] a man boasting himself in a false gift.
- Youngs Literal Bible
As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
{Like} clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`As' clouds and wind without rain, `So is' he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.
- Basic English Bible
Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
- Darby Bible
Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
- Webster's Bible
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
- World English Bible
Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, [Is] a man boasting himself in a false gift.
- Youngs Literal Bible
As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:14
25:14 Boasteth - Promising what he never intends to give. Is like - Like empty clouds carried about with wind, and not affording that rain which they promise.