Proverbs 20:14

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:14

BSB
"Worthless, worthless!" says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
AKJV
It is naught, it is naught, said the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
CPDV
"It is bad, it is bad," says every buyer; and when he has withdrawn, then he will boast.
ERV
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
NHEB
"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
SMT
Evil, evil, he buying will say: and departing to him, and then he will boast.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:14

ItisnaughtH7451itisnaughtH7451saithH559VerbthebuyerH7069VerbbutwhenheisgoneH235VerbhiswaythenheboastethH1984Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 20:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:14
Summary
Buyers depreciate goods, then boast of bargains.
Place
Marketplace
Event
Buyer falsely claims bargain quality
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom