Craft bringeth nothing home.

Nothing comes of the attempt to gain by devious means. The craft in this saying is underhand scheming, not practical ability or workmanship.

The proverb cautions that a dishonest plan may leave its maker empty-handed. It draws attention to the failure to gain anything from the scheme.

Use the saying when an underhand attempt to secure an advantage has come to nothing. It criticizes both the dishonest approach and the absence of any reward for it.