Proverbs 21:17

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:17

BSB
He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
AKJV
He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
CPDV
Whoever loves a feast will be in deprivation. Whoever loves wine and fatness will not be enriched.
ERV
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
NHEB
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
SMT
A man of poverty loving joy: he loving wine and oil shall not be rich.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:17
Summary
Pursuing pleasure and luxury leads to poverty
Event
Pleasure-seeking causes financial loss
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom