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Proverbs 23:21
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Proverbs 23:21 · King James Version
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Proverbs 23:21 in other translations
For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
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In context
18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
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