Proverbs 20:17
Bread of deceit sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
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Context
15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge a precious jewel.
16 Take his garment that is surety a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17 Bread of deceit sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.