Matthew Henry · Verse 17
Wealth gotten by fraud may be sweet, for the carnal mind takes pleasure in the success of wicked devices; but it will be bitter in the reflection.
Proverbs 20:17
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
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WEBBE
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
BSB
Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
KJV
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
ASV
Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
BBE
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.
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