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 bread gained from wickedness and drink wine obtained from violence.
Is sweet
Proverbs 9:17
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!"
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree produced fruit that was good for food, was attractive to the eye, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.
Job 20:12
"If evil is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue,
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.
Hebrews 11:25
choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin's fleeting pleasure.
His
Lamentations 3:15
He has given me my fill of bitter herbs and made me drunk with bitterness.
General references
Proverbs 4:17
For they eat bread gained from wickedness and drink wine obtained from violence.