Proverbs 20:14

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

v.13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

v.14This passage

v.15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Thessalonians 4:6
that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
Hosea 12:7
He isa trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.