Proverbs 20:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 20:17 say?
Proverbs 20:17 in modern King James wording reads: "Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel."
Where is Proverbs 20:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:17 is verse 17 of chapter 20 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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