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Proverbs 25:14
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.
Geneva Bible 1599
A man that boasteth of false liberalitie, is like cloudes and winde without raine.
Darby Translation
Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Young's Literal Translation
Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, [Is] a man boasting himself in a false gift.
Bible in Basic English
As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.
13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Read Proverbs 25