World English Bible
Proverbs 20:17
“Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 20
15
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
16
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
17
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
18
Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
19
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.