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Proverbs 25:14
As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
Proverbs 25:14 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:14 in other translations
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
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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.
17 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
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