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Proverbs 20:17

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 20:17 in other translations

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

Proverbs 20:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 20:17 in context

  1. 15There is gold and abundance of rubies,
    but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
  2. 16Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger;
    and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
  3. 17Fraudulent food is sweet to a man,
    but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
  4. 18Plans are established by advice;
    by wise guidance you wage war!
  5. 19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets;
    therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.