Proverbs 21:17 meaning and explanation
He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:17, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse is one of the short sayings collected in Proverbs, where a teacher instructs the young in wisdom. It warns that loving pleasure, not merely enjoying it, leads to poverty.
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