The Morning Psalm

Proverbs 20:14

King James Version

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Proverbs 20:14, KJV

Proverbs 20:14 in context

12The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

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

14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

About this book

The Book of Proverbs — summary, themes & key verses

Wisdom for daily life — short, practical sayings on how to live well in the fear of God.