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 pleasure: or, sport shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

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.

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.