King James Bible
KJVWhoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 25:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. | |
World English BibleWEB | As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Whoever boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. |