Proverbs 20:14
“It's really rubbish,” says the one buying, but afterwards goes and boasts to others about making a good deal.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
In Context
13If you love sleeping you'll become poor. Wake up and get busy, and you'll have plenty to eat.
15There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 1:10There's nothing anyone can point to and say, “Look! Here's something new.” In fact it's been around for ages, long before our time.
1 Thessalonians 4:6Don't cheat or take advantage of another Christian in these matters, for the Lord is the one who executes justice in all such things, as we've already clearly explained to you, and warned you about.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:14
13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Note, 1. Those that indulge themselves in their ease may expect to want necessaries, which should have been gotten by honest labour. "Therefore, though thou must sleep (nature requires it), yet love not sleep, as those do that hate business. Love not sleep for its own sake, but only as it fits for further work. Love not much sleep, but rather grudge the time that is spent in it, and wish thou couldst live without… Read the whole commentary →