People often pretend something is worthless to get a better price, but once the deal is done, they show off what a bargain they got. The Hebrew phrase ra ra means "bad, bad," a way of dismissing value to negotiate. This verse calls out the everyday game of haggling and the tendency to manipulate situations for personal gain, then boast about it. It pushes back on the idea that cleverness always justifies bending the truth or that winning a deal is what matters most. If you’ve ever felt the urge to exaggerate flaws or talk down someone’s work just to get your way, this verse invites you to consider the cost to your own integrity. Real value—whether in people or things—doesn’t come from how well you can talk it down, but from honesty in how you treat others.