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Proverbs 23:21
For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!
Proverbs 23:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 23:21 in other translations
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
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.
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In context
18 For surely there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
19 Hear, thou, my son, and be wise, and lead forward, in duty, thy heart.
20 Do not be among them who tipple with wine,—among them who are gluttons;
21 For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!
22 Hearken to thy father here, who begat thee, and despise not, when she is old, thy mother.
23 Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.
24 Greatly shall exult, the father of a righteous man, and, he that begetteth a wise son, shall rejoice in him:
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