Proverbs 14:23

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Proverbs 14:23 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

22Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] them that devise good.

23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.

26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

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