Proverbs 20:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 20:17

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Berean Standard Bible

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

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KJV

King James Version

Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

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WEB

World English Bible

Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 20

¹⁵ There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

¹⁶ Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

¹⁷ Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

¹⁸ Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

¹⁹ He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

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