Proverbs 25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.In other versions
`As' clouds and wind without rain, `So is' he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
ASV
As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.
BBE
Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
DBY
As clouds and wind without rain, So is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
WEB
Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, `Is' a man boasting himself in a false gift.
YLT
Whoso boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
ENG
Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
WBT
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
BSB
In context
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13As 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.
14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.