Old Testament · VERSE 23

Proverbs 14:23

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 14:23 in context

Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Proverbs 14:22

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

Proverbs 14:23SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 14:25

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

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