Proverbs 14:23
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
In context
20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. 22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness. 23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful. 26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:23 in the KJV
In all labour there is profit: But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:23 in the NIV
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.