Proverbs 25:14 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of a gift never given.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift Is like clouds and wind without rain.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ Whoever falsely boasts of gifts [he does not give] is like clouds and wind without rain. [Jude 12.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ People who brag about a gift never given are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ A man who boasts and does not fulfill his promises is like clouds and wind, when rain does not follow.

Proverbs 25:14 Cross References

Proverbs 20:6

Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?

Luke 14:11

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Jude 1:16

These are grumblers and malcontents; they indulge their lusts; their mouths utter bombastic nonsense, flattering people to their own advantage.

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus (blessed be he forever!) knows that I do not lie.

1 Kings 22:11

Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron, and he said, “Thus says the Lord: With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are destroyed.”

Jeremiah 5:13

The prophets are nothing but wind, for the word is not in them. Thus shall it be done to them!

Micah 2:11

If someone were to go about uttering empty falsehoods, saying, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” such a one would be the preacher for this people!