Proverbs 23:20

20 Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:

Proverbs 23:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:20

Be not amongst winebibbers
Who drink to excess, otherwise wine may be drank, provided moderation is used; but it is not good to be in company with, excessive drinkers of it, lost a habit of excessive drinking should be acquired; among riotous eaters of flesh;
flesh may be lawfully eaten, but not in a riotous manner, so as to indulge to gluttony and surfeiting; nor should such persons be kept company with that do so, lest their ways should be learned and imitated.

Proverbs 23:20 In-Context

18 For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

19 Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way

20 Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:

21 For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed

22 Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.