New American Standard Bible 1995

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Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Bread bread, food Noun H3899 לֶ֣חֶם le·chem
obtained by falsehood deception, disappointment, falsehood Noun H8267 שָׁ֑קֶר sha·ker;
is sweet sweet, pleasant H6156    
to a man, man Noun H376 לָ֭אִישׁ la·'ish
But afterward the hind or following part Adverb H310 וְ֝אַחַ֗ר ve·'a·char
his mouth mouth Noun H6310 פִ֥יהוּ fi·hu
will be filled to be full, to fill Verb H4390 יִמָּֽלֵא־ yim·ma·le-
with gravel. gravel Noun H2687 חָצָֽץ׃ cha·tzatz.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
King James Bible Bread obtained by falsehood of deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward man; but afterwards his mouth will shall be filled with gravel.
Hebrew Greek English Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.