Proverbs 21:17
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
Other Translations of Proverbs 21:17
King James Version
17 He that loveth pleasure
English Standard Version
17 Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
The Message
17 You're addicted to thrills? What an empty life! The pursuit of pleasure is never satisfied.
New King James Version
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
New Living Translation
17 Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:17
Commentary on Proverbs 21:17
(Read Proverbs 21:17)
A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men.