Proverbs 20:17

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

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

Proverbs 20:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 20

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14It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.

17Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

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