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

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:14

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.

The Message

14 Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.

New King James Version

14 Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.

New Living Translation

14 A person who promises a gift but doesn't give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:14

Commentary on Proverbs 25:14

(Read Proverbs 25:14)

He who pretends to have received or given that which he never had, is like the morning cloud, that disappoints those who look for rain.