Proverbs 23:21

21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Proverbs 23:21 in Other Translations

21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

21 for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags

21 for they are on their way to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags.

21 Drunks and gluttons will end up on skid row, in a stupor and dressed in rags. Buy Wisdom, Education, Insigh

21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and grogginess will clothe [them] in rags.

Proverbs 23:21 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:21

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty
They consuming their substance upon their bellies, in eating and drinking; see ( Proverbs 21:17 ) ; and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags;
excessive eating and drinking brings drowsiness on men, unfits them for business, and makes them idle and slothful; and spending all on their bellies, they have nothing for their backs, and are clothed in rags; see ( Proverbs 24:33 Proverbs 24:34 ) .

Proverbs 23:21 In-Context

19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path:

20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,

21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

23 Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Cross References

• 1. S Proverbs 21:17