Proverbs 23:20

20 Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, Or those who gorge themselves on 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 Indeed surely there is a future hope, And your hope will not be cut off.

19 Listen, my son, and be wise, And keep your heart on the right path

20 Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, Or those who gorge themselves on meat:

21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; And drowsiness clothes them in rags

22 Listen to your father who gave you life, And don't despise your mother when she is old.