Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

Context

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

v.23This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 12:24

    The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:10

    For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

  • Proverbs 10:10

    He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Hebrews 6:10

    for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

  • Proverbs 28:19

    He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

  • 1 Timothy 5:13

    And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.