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Proverbs 14:23

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In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Context

20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23In 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 folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

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