Proverbs 21:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 21:17 say?
Proverbs 21:17 in modern King James wording reads: "He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich."
Where is Proverbs 21:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 21:17 is verse 17 of chapter 21 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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