Verse 14
Proverbs 25:14
New Living Translation
14
A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it<br>is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
נְשִׂיאִ֣ים וְ֭/רוּחַ וְ/גֶ֣שֶׁם אָ֑יִן אִ֥ישׁ מִ֝תְהַלֵּ֗ל בְּ/מַתַּת שָֽׁקֶר
English Translation
Princes and the spirit, and there is no rain; no man should boast in a false gift.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 25 Context
1
These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
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2
It is God (Elohim)’s privilege to conceal things<br>and the king’s privilege to discover them.<br>
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3
No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth,<br>or all that goes on in the ki...
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4
Remove the impurities from silver,<br>and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.<br>
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5
Remove the wicked from the king’s court,<br>and his reign will be made secure by justice.<br>
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6
Don’t demand an audience with the king<br>or push for a place among the great.<br>
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7
It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table<br>than to be sent away in public disgrace.<...
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8
don’t be in a hurry to go to court.<br>For what will you do in the end<br>if your neighbor deals you...
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9
When arguing with your neighbor,<br>don’t betray another person’s secret.<br>
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10
Others may accuse you of gossip,<br>and you will never regain your good reputation.<br>
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11
Timely advice is lovely,<br>like golden apples in a silver basket.<br>
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12
To one who listens, valid criticism<br>is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.<br>
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13
Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.<br>They revive the spirit of their employer.<br>
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14
A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it<br>is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.<br>
15
Patience can persuade a prince,<br>and soft speech can break bones.<br>
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16
Do you like honey?<br>Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!<br>
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17
Don’t visit your neighbors too often,<br>or you will wear out your welcome.<br>
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18
Telling lies about others<br>is as harmful as hitting them with an ax,<br>wounding them with a sword...
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19
Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble<br>is like chewing with a broken toot...
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20
Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart<br>is like taking someone’s coat in cold weath...
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21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat.<br>If they are thirsty, give them water to drink....
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22
You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads,<br>and the LORD will reward you.<br>
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23
As surely as a north wind brings rain,<br>so a gossiping tongue causes anger!<br>
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24
It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic<br>than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home...
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25
Good news from far away<br>is like cold water to the thirsty.<br>
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26
If the godly give in to the wicked,<br>it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.<br>
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27
It’s not good to eat too much honey,<br>and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.<br>
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28
A person without self-control<br>is like a city with broken-down walls.<br>
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