Proverbs 25:14

14 A man who brags about gifts he doesn't give is like wind and clouds that don't produce rain.

Proverbs 25:14 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:14

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift
Of his charity and alms deeds; bragging of great things he does this way, when he does nothing; or who is very vain in making large promises of what he will give, when he does not perform; either not having it in his heart, or in the power of his hands, to give what he promises; Satan like, who offered to give all the kingdoms of this world to Christ, if he would worship him, when nothing of it belonged unto him, or was in his power to give: and so the Vulgate Latin version renders it, "a glorious man"; that is, a vainglorious man, and "not fulfilling promises". It may very well be applied to false teachers, who boast of their gifts and spiritual knowledge, when they have none; speaking great swelling words of vanity, when they are empty of all that is good, and are as follow: [is like] like clouds and wind without rain;
which make a show and appearance of rain, promise much, but produce none; see ( 2 Peter 2:17 2 Peter 2:18 ) ( Jude 1:12 ) .

Proverbs 25:14 In-Context

12 A wise person's warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

13 A messenger trusted by those who send him is like cool snow at harvest time. He renews the spirit of his masters.

14 A man who brags about gifts he doesn't give is like wind and clouds that don't produce rain.

15 If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side. And gentle words can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat just enough. If you eat too much of it, you will throw up.