Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 20:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 20:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 20 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood”
Proverbs 20:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 20:17
Ill-gotten gain may seem 'sweet' initially—providing immediate pleasure and satisfaction. But eventually 'his mouth shall be filled with gravel'—the outcome is bitter, painful, and destructive. Bread obtained through deceit, theft, or fraud brings momentary gratification but ultimate ruin. The metaphor of 'gravel' suggests both worthlessness and injury; what seemed nourishing becomes indigestible and harmful. This reflects God's moral order: sin always pays wages, and stolen pleasure turns to lasting pain. The apparently successful wicked will face both temporal consequences and eternal judgme...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:17
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“young man”
“Stolen waters are sweet”
“he has sated me with wormwood.”
“than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;”
“and that it was a delight to the eyes”
“and drink the wine of violence.”