Proverbs 20:14
What does Proverbs 20:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Bad, bad,' saith the buyer, And going his way then he boasteth himself.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It is naught, it is naught, saith every buyer: and when he is gone away, then he will boast.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Context
Cross references
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.
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