23In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.


In Context

20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

22 They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

Proverbs 14:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:23In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:23In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tends only to penury.