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Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
Proverbs 14:23 · Geneva 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.
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk 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 poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
22 Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
24 The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.
25 A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.
26 In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
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