Proverbs 20:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:16

Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

Proverbs 4:17

The bread of evil-doing is their food, the wine of violent acts their drink.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Have joy, O young man, while you are young; and let your heart be glad in the days of your strength, and go in the ways of your heart, and in the desire of your eyes; but be certain that for all these things God will be your judge.

Hebrews 11:25

Feeling that it was better to undergo pain with the people of God, than for a short time to have a taste of the pleasures of sin;