Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:17
American Standard Version
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Amplified® Bible
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Contemporary English Version
Heavy drinkers and others who live only for pleasure will lose all they have.
Darby English Version
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Good News Bible
Indulging in luxuries, wine, and rich food will never make you wealthy.
King James Version
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
New American Standard Bible
He who loves pleasure {will become} a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
New International Version
He who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.
New King James Version
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
Revised Standard Version
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
