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Proverbs 23:21

World English Bible

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor;
and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

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Proverbs 23:21 in other translations

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

Proverbs 23:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:21 in context

  1. 19Listen, my son, and be wise,
    and keep your heart on the right path!
  2. 20Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine,
    or those who gorge themselves on meat:
  3. 21for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor;
    and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
  4. 22Listen to your father who gave you life,
    and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
  5. 23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it.
    Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.