Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron, and said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘With these you shall push the Syrians until they are destroyed.’ ”
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?
The prophets will become wind; the word is not in them. Thus shall it be done to them!’ ”
If a man should go about and utter wind and lies, saying, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be the preacher for this people!
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie.
These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own passions, loud-mouthed boasters, flattering people to gain advantage.