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Proverbs 20:17

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 20:17 in other translations

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

Proverbs 20:17 · World English Bible

Proverbs 20:17 in context

  1. 15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
  2. 16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.
  3. 17Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
  4. 18Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
  5. 19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.