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


In Context

11 To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

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

15 By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

16 Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

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.