Proverbs 20:17

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:17

BSB
Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
AKJV
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
CPDV
The bread of lies is sweet to a man. But afterwards, his mouth will be filled with pebbles.
ERV
Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
NHEB
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
SMT
Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; and afterward his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Commentary for Proverbs 20:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:17
Summary
Deceptive gains eventually cause painful consequences.
Event
Illicit gain results in suffering
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom