Proverbs 21:17
“He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.”
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Proverbs 21:17 Context
15It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie. 16The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead. 17He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich. 18The wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright. 19It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and an angry woman.
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Other Translations for 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
He who loves pleasure {will become} a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lover of pleasure will be a poor man: the lover of wine and oil will not get wealth.
- Basic English Bible
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Darby Bible
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
- World English Bible
Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:17
21:17 Wine and oil - Delicious fare and luxurious feasting. Wine and oil were much used in feasts in those parts.