Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 25:14
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Berean Standard Bible
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
King James Version
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain.
World English Bible
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
American Standard Version
[As] clouds and wind without rain, [So is] he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 25
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
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