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Proverbs 14:23 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 14 · verse 23 · King James Version
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.Proverbs 14:23 · King James Version
Proverbs 14:23 in context
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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Key words (Strong's)
- labourʻetseban earthen vesselH6089 →
- profitmôwthârliterally gainH4195 →
- talkdâbâra wordH1697 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
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