Proverbs 14:23
King James Version (KJV)
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
World English Bible (WEB)
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23 Cross References
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
