Proverbs 20:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Proverbs 20:14 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
““Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Bad, bad,' saith the buyer, And going his way then he boasteth himself.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 20:14 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 1:10Is there a case where one can say, “Look, this is new”? It has already existed in the ages before us.
- Hosea 12:7A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
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