Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 23:21
“For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 23:21 Context
18For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. 19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 20Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 22Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
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Other Translations
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to pouerty; and drousinesse shall cloath a man with ragges.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe {one} with rags.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe `a man' with rags.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.
- Basic English Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Darby Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Webster's Bible
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
- World English Bible
For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe {one} with rags.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe `a man' with rags.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.
- Basic English Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Darby Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Webster's Bible
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
- World English Bible
For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:21
23:19 Guide - Order the whole course of thine affections and actions. In the way - In God's way.
23:23 Buy - Purchase it upon any terms, spare no pains or cost. Truth - The true and saving knowledge of God's will. Sell it not - Do not forsake it for any worldly advantage.