Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:17

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Context

v.16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

v.17This passage

v.18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherouscomethin the stead of the upright.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 16:24

    And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.

  • Luke 15:13

    And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together and took his journey into a far country; and there he wasted his substance with riotous living.

  • 1 Timothy 5:6

    But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.

  • Proverbs 5:10

    Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, And thy labors be in the house of an alien,

  • Proverbs 21:20

    There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

  • 2 Timothy 3:4

    traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;