Proverbs 25:14
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.”
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Related Verses
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.”
“It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.”
“As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.”
“A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.”
“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.”