American Standard Version
"As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely. "
— Proverbs 25:14, American Standard Version
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.”
“As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.”
“Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.”
“As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.”
“As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.”
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.”
A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.
Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.