Proverbs 14:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:23 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:23 — KJV
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”
— Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:23 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:23
“The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:23: labour, only
“Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:23: lips, only
“Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? sayest: or, talkest vain...: Heb. word of the lips I have...: or, but counsel and strength are for the war”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:23: talk, lips
“Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? full...: Heb. of lips”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:23: talk, lips
“Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:23: profit, talk
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