Proverbs 23:20

Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:20

BSB
Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
AKJV
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
CPDV
Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh.
ERV
Be not among winebibbers; among gluttonous eaters of flesh:
NHEB
Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
SMT
Thou shalt not be with those drinking wine to excess, and with squanderers of flesh to them:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:20

BenotamongwinebibbersH5433VerbamongriotouseatersH2151VerboffleshH1320Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:20
Summary
Avoid excessive consumption and rowdy company
Event
Warning against overindulgence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom