Proverbs 21:17
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He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 21:17
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who loves pleasure {will become} a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lover of pleasure will be a poor man: the lover of wine and oil will not get wealth.
- Basic English Bible
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Darby Bible
He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
- Douay Rheims Bible
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
- World English Bible
Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:17
21:17 Wine and oil - Delicious fare and luxurious feasting. Wine and oil were much used in feasts in those parts.
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