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Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 14:23 in other translations
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
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In context
20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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