Proverbs 20:14

It is nought, it is nought (saith the buyer:) but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Bad, bad, says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A 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.
- Basic English Bible

Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
- Darby Bible

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone, then he boasteth.
- Webster's Bible

It's no good, it's no good, says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
- World English Bible

`Bad, bad,' saith the buyer, And going his way then he boasteth himself.
- Youngs Literal Bible

'It is bad, it is bad', saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:14

20:13 Open - Shake off sloth and betake thyself to thy employment with diligence and vigour.

20:15 The lips - But wise speeches are of far greater worth.

20:16 Take - As a pledge, without which he ought not to be trusted. Of him - That is surety.