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In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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Verse 23 is found in chapter 14 of Proverbs. These proverbs bring together mercy toward the poor, work, self-control, and the responsibility of rulers. Despising one’s neighbor is sin, while showing compassion to the needy is presented as a form of honor. Being slow to anger demonstrates understanding, and diligence supports leadership. The fear of the Lord again appears as a source of security and as a principle that sustains an orderly community.
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Compare Proverbs 14:23 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Wo man arbeitet, da ist genug; wo man aber mit Worten umgeht, da ist Mangel.
Español · RVR1909 En toda labor hay fruto: Mas la palabra de los labios solamente empobrece.
Español · NTBT En todo trabajo hay ganancia, pero hablar solamente lleva a la escasez.
Français · LSG Tout travail procure l'abondance, Mais les paroles en l'air ne mènent qu'à la disette.
Italiano · DIO1885 In ogni fatica vi è del profitto; Ma il parlar delle labbra torna solo in inopia
Português · ARC Em todo trabalho há proveito, mas ficar só em palavras leva à pobreza.
中文 · RCUV 任何勤勞總有收穫； 僅耍嘴皮必致窮乏。
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