Proverbs 14:23

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:23

BSB
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
AKJV
In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tends only to penury.
CPDV
In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.
ERV
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
NHEB
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
SMT
In all labor will be profit: and the word of the lips only to want.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 14:23

InalllabourH6089Noun MasculinethereisprofitH4195Noun MasculinebutthetalkH1697Noun MasculineofthelipsH8193Noun FemininetendethonlytopenuryH4270Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 14:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:23
Summary
Hard work yields gain; mere talk creates loss
Event
Labor brings profit versus poverty
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom