Proverbs 20:14

Modern

“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.

Traditional

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

Literal

“Bad, bad,” says the one buying, and having gone away himself, then he boasts.

Latin

Malum est, malum est, dicit omnis emptor; et cum recesserit, tunc gloriabitur.

Hebrew

English

“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.

Sellers need to look beyond what buyers say to avoid being tricked.

1 Thessalonians 4:6
…and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
Hosea 12:7–8
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.