Proverbs 20:17

American Standard Version (1901)

Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

Hebrews 11:25

choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.

Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.