Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs 14:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23All hard work brings a profit,

but mere talk leads only to poverty.

23In all labor there is profit,

But 14:23 Lit word of lipsmere talk leads only to poverty.

23In all labor there is profit,

But mere talk leads only to poverty.

23In all labor there is profit,

But mere talk leads only to poverty.

23There is profit in all labor,

but mere talk leads only to poverty.

23All hard work pays off.

But if all you do is talk, you will be poor.