Proverbs 14:23

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There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

In all labour{H6089} there is profit{H4195}: but the talk{H1697} of the lips{H8193} tendeth only to penury{H4270}.

Strong's King James

In all labour there's profit, And word of lips (only), yes, to poverty.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.

Young's Literal Translation

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