Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Deceit
General references
Bible References
Deceit
Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.
Is sweet
Proverbs 9:17
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.
Job 20:12
Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue,
Ecclesiastes 11:9
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
Hebrews 11:25
because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.
His
Lamentations 3:15
He has filled me with bitterness, making me drink wormwood.
General references
Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.