Proverbs 21:17 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 21:17 MSG (The Message)

You’re addicted to thrills? What an empty life! The pursuit of pleasure is never satisfied.

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

He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and perfume will never be rich.

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

Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.

He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves and is devoted to wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.

Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.

To love pleasure for pleasure’s sake will introduce you to poverty. Indulging in a life of luxury will never make you wealthy.

Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.