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Proverbs 25:14
Clouds and wind, when rain there is none, is the man who boasteth himself of a pretended gift.
Proverbs 25:14 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
12 A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to them who send him,—when, the life of his masters, he restoreth.
14 Clouds and wind, when rain there is none, is the man who boasteth himself of a pretended gift.
15 By long patience, is a judge persuaded, and, a soft tongue, breaketh the bone.
16 Honey having found, eat to suffice thee, lest thou loathe it, and vomit it forth.
17 Withhold thy foot from the house of thy neighbour,—lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
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