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Proverbs 23:20
Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
Proverbs 23:20 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 23:20 in other translations
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat;
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In context
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the Lord all the day long.
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 Do not 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 do not despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
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