Proverbs 23:21

Proverbs 23:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21for drunkards and gluttons become poor,

and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Saying 17

21For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty,

And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.

21For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty,

And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.

21For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty,

And the drowsiness [of overindulgence] will clothe one with rags.

21For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,

and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

Saying 17

21Those who drink or eat too much will become poor.

If they sleep too much, they’ll have to wear rags.

Saying 17