Proverbs 23:21

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to pouerty; and drousinesse shall cloath a man with ragges.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe {one} with rags.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe `a man' with rags.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.
- Basic English Bible

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Darby Bible

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Webster's Bible

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
- World English Bible

For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:21

23:19 Guide - Order the whole course of thine affections and actions. In the way - In God's way.

23:23 Buy - Purchase it upon any terms, spare no pains or cost. Truth - The true and saving knowledge of God's will. Sell it not - Do not forsake it for any worldly advantage.