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Proverbs 25:14

IntegrityGenerosity

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

13 Like 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.

Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

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BSB
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
KJV
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
WEB
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
ASV
[As] clouds and wind without rain, [So is] he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
DARBY
Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
BLB
Clouds and wind and no rain, [is] a man boasting in gifts of deception.
ÅB
Som skyer og vind uten regn er den mann som skryter av at han vil gi, men ikke holder ord.
OTB
Den som skryter av gaver som aldri er gitt, er som skyer og vind uten regn.
B1930
Som skyer og vind uten regn er den mann som skryter av at han vil gi, men ikke holder ord.

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