Proverbs 23:21

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:21

BSB

For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For those who waste time drinking, and who surrender themselves to symbols, will be consumed. And those who sleep will be clothed in rags.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For the drunkard and the squanderer shall be dispossessed: and slumber shall clothe with rags.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:21

ForthedrunkardH5433VerbandthegluttonH2151VerbshallcometopovertyH3423VerbanddrowsinessH5124Noun FeminineshallclotheH3847VerbamanwithragsH7168Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 23:21

Summary

Intemperance leads to poverty and degradation

Event

Describing ruin from excess

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC