Proverbs 21:17
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
In context
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: And a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the transgressor for the upright. 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman. 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:17 in the NIV
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:17 in the ESV
Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.