Proverbs 20:17

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Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
World English Bible (WEB)
Bread{H3899} of deceit{H8267} is sweet{H6156} to a man{H376}; but afterwards{H310} his mouth{H6310} shall be filled{H4390}{(H8735)} with gravel{H2687}.
Strong's King James
Bread of deceit, sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth is gravel filled.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Sweet to a man is the bread of falsehood, And afterwards is his mouth filled with gravel.
Young's Literal Translation

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