Devine Scripture

Proverbs 20:17

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.17This passage

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

Cross references

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

  • Lamentations 3:15

    He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath sated me with wormwood.

  • Genesis 3:6

    And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat; and she gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat.

  • Job 20:12

    Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, Though he hide it under his tongue,

  • Proverbs 4:17

    For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.

  • Hebrews 11:25

    choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

  • Proverbs 9:17

    Stolen waters are sweet, And breadeatenin secret is pleasant.