Proverbs 25:14
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
In context
12 As an earring 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 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince 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 every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
- WEB World English Bible
- As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
- ASV American Standard Version
- As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, [Is] a man boasting himself in a false gift.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.