Proverbs 23:21
for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
In context
18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path: 20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, 21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags. 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well. 24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 23:21 in the KJV
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: And drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 23:21 in the ESV
for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags.