Parallel Verses
World English Bible
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
New American Standard Bible
Is a man who boasts
King James Version
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Holman Bible
is like clouds and wind without rain.
International Standard Version
Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.
A Conservative Version
Clouds and wind without rain, [is] he who boasts himself of his gifts falsely.
American Standard Version
As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
Amplified
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
Bible in Basic English
As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.
Darby Translation
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Julia Smith Translation
Clouds and wind and not rain, a man boasting in a gift of falsehood.
King James 2000
Whosoever boasts about himself of a gift not given is like clouds and wind without rain.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
Modern King James verseion
A man boasting himself in a false gift is like clouds and wind, but no rain.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso maketh great boasts and giveth nothing, is like clouds and wind without rain.
NET Bible
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
New Heart English Bible
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
The Emphasized Bible
Clouds and wind, when rain there is none, is the man who boasteth himself of a pretended gift.
Webster
Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Youngs Literal Translation
Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift.
Themes
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Topics
Interlinear
Halal
Sheqer
Nasiy'
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 25:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Proverbs Of Solomon
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.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 20:6
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
1 Kings 22:11
Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron, and said, "Thus says Yahweh, 'With these you shall push the Syrians, until they are consumed.'"
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
Luke 18:10-14
"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
2 Corinthians 11:13-18
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles.
2 Corinthians 11:31
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is blessed forevermore, knows that I don't lie.
2 Peter 2:15-19
forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing;
Jude 1:12-13
These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
Jude 1:16
These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.