Proverbs 20:17

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel.

Genesis 3:6-7

When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.

Job 20:12-20

Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue,

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.

Proverbs 9:17-18

"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."

Ecclesiastes 11:9

So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.

Lamentations 3:15-16

He has filled me with bitterness, making me drink wormwood.

Hebrews 11:25

because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.

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Summary

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Deceit

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Bible References

Deceit

Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.

Is sweet

Proverbs 9:17
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.
Job 20:12
Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue,
Ecclesiastes 11:9
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
Hebrews 11:25
because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.

His

Lamentations 3:15
He has filled me with bitterness, making me drink wormwood.

General references

Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.

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