Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
In context
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
Both translations
King James Version
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
World English Bible
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
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