Proverbs 20:17

Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

Genesis 3:6-7

When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.

Job 20:12-20

“Though evil is sweet in his mouth
And he hides it under his tongue,

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness
And drink the wine of violence.

Proverbs 9:17-18

“Stolen water is sweet;
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.

Lamentations 3:15-16

He has filled me with bitterness,
He has made me drunk with wormwood.

Hebrews 11:25

choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 20:17

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

Deceit

Proverbs 4:17

Is sweet

Hebrews 11:25

His

Lamentations 3:15

General references

Proverbs 4:17

Bible References

Deceit

For they eat the bread of wickedness
And drink the wine of violence.

Is sweet

“Stolen water is sweet;
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

“Though evil is sweet in his mouth
And he hides it under his tongue,

Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of your heart and the

desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.

choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,

His

He has filled me with bitterness,
He has made me drunk with wormwood.

General references

For they eat the bread of wickedness
And drink the wine of violence.