NET Bible
"Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel."
— Proverbs 20:17, NET Bible
“Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”
“Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. ”
“Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.”
“The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”
“Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.”
“Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”
“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and hold him in pledge on behalf of strangers.
Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.