Proverbs 25:14
World English Bible (WEB)
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
In context
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
16 Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
Proverbs 25:14 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
- 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.