He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 21 of Proverbs. Disordered love of pleasure and luxury can lead to poverty, while diligent work promotes stability. The proverbs also present the righteous being delivered from the wicked and emphasize the importance of guarding one’s mouth. The connection between words and security appears again: whoever watches his tongue avoids many difficulties that could not have been solved through strength or wealth.
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Compare Proverbs 21:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wer gern in Freuden lebt, dem wird's mangeln; und wer Wein und Öl liebt, wird nicht reich.
Hombre necesitado será el que ama el deleite: Y el que ama el vino y ungüentos no enriquecerá.
Celui qui aime la joie reste dans l'indigence; Celui qui aime le vin et l'huile ne s'enrichit pas.
L’uomo che ama godere sarà bisognoso; Chi ama il vino e l’olio non arricchirà
O que ama os prazeres padecerá necessidade; o que ama o vinho e o azeite nunca enriquecerá.
愛宴樂的,必致窮乏; 貪愛酒和油的,必不富足。
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