14As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.


In Context

11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.

12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

Proverbs 25:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:14Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:14As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:14Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:14Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:14Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:14Whoever boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.