Translations
Modern
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
Traditional
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Literal
Clouds and wind and no rain, is a man boasting in gifts of deception.
Latin
Nubes, et ventus, et pluviæ non sequentes, vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
Notes
In Israel, rain is rare. When storm clouds appear but do not bring rain, it is like the disappointment of empty promises. Compare this to Jude’s description of false teachers (Jude 1:12).
Glossary
Topics
Boasting: General Scriptures Concerning Bragging Breaking Promises Bribery: General Scriptures Concerning Clouds: (Without Rain) the Fraudulent Ostentation in Prayer and Almsgiving Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning The Wind: (Without Rain) One Who Boasts of a False Gift