Proverbs 20:17

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice therefore, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart be in that which is good in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: and know that for all these God will bring thee into judgment.

Hebrews 11:25

Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have the pleasure of sin for a time,

Proverbs 4:17

They eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of iniquity.

Proverbs 20:16

Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.