King James Version
What Does Proverbs 25:14 Mean?
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. of a: Heb. in a gift of falsehood”
Context
12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. of a: Heb. in a gift of falsehood
15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(14) **Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift—***i.e., *talks loudly of what he is going to do for another, and then does nothing.
**Clouds and wind.—**Generally followed by heavy rain, (Comp. 1Kings 18:45.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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