Proverbs 25:14

World English Bible (2000)

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:6 : 6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
  • Luke 14:11 : 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
  • Luke 18:10-14 : 10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.' 13 But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
  • 2 Cor 11:13-18 : 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. 16 I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little. 17 That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting. 18 Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.
  • 2 Cor 11:31 : 31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is blessed forevermore, knows that I don't lie.
  • 2 Pet 2:15-19 : 15 forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing; 16 but he was rebuked for his own disobedience. A mute donkey spoke with a man's voice and stopped the madness of the prophet. 17 These are wells without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever. 18 For, uttering great swelling words of emptiness, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by licentiousness, those who are indeed escaping from those who live in error; 19 promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for a man is brought into bondage by whoever overcomes him.
  • Jude 1:12-13 : 12 These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; 13 wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
  • Jude 1:16 : 16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.
  • 1 Kgs 22:11 : 11 Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron, and said, "Thus says Yahweh, 'With these you shall push the Syrians, until they are consumed.'"

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 25:23
    72%

    23The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

  • Prov 25:13
    72%

    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

  • Prov 20:14
    71%

    14"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

  • 2 Pet 2:17
    71%

    17These are wells without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.

  • Prov 26:1
    71%

    1Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

  • Prov 17:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

    8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

  • Prov 27:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring forth.

    2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

  • Prov 29:5
    70%

    5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

  • Prov 16:15
    70%

    15In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

  • Job 15:31
    69%

    31Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; for emptiness shall be his reward.

  • Prov 12:17
    69%

    17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

  • Ps 36:2
    69%

    2For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.

  • Prov 26:19
    69%

    19is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"

  • Prov 21:14
    69%

    14A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Prov 17:23
    68%

    23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Eccl 11:4
    68%

    4He who observes the wind won't sow; and he who regards the clouds won't reap.

  • Prov 28:3
    68%

    3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

  • Prov 19:6
    68%

    6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

  • Jas 3:14
    68%

    14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth.

  • Prov 14:5
    68%

    5A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

  • Prov 18:16
    68%

    16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

  • Prov 11:29
    68%

    29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Jas 4:16
    68%

    16But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

  • Prov 25:18-20
    3 verses
    68%

    18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

    19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

    20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

  • Prov 25:26
    68%

    26Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

  • Prov 27:14-16
    3 verses
    67%

    14He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.

    15A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:

    16restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.

  • Prov 10:18
    67%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

  • Prov 26:8
    67%

    8As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

  • Prov 14:17
    67%

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 19:1
    67%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 21:6
    67%

    6Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

  • Gal 6:3
    67%

    3For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

  • Hos 13:15
    67%

    15Though he is fruitful among his brothers, an east wind will come, the breath of Yahweh coming up from the wilderness; and his spring will become dry, and his fountain will be dried up. He will plunder the storehouse of treasure.

  • Prov 14:29
    67%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Job 6:26
    67%

    26Do you intend to reprove words, since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?

  • Prov 28:25
    67%

    25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

  • Prov 17:4-5
    2 verses
    67%

    4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

    5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Jer 7:8
    67%

    8Behold, you trust in lying words, that can't profit.

  • Mic 2:11
    67%

    11If a man walking in a spirit of falsehood lies: "I will prophesy to you of wine and of strong drink;" he would be the prophet of this people.

  • Prov 14:25
    66%

    25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

  • Job 5:10
    66%

    10who gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields;

  • Ps 52:7
    66%

    7"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."