Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 23:21
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For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
About Proverbs 23:21
Proverbs 23:21 from Proverbs speaks directly to Gluttony in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 23:20
“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:”
- Proverbs 25:16
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
- Philippians 3:19
“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)”
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
- Proverbs 25:28
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. ”
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How to Apply Proverbs 23:21
Study Proverbs 23:21 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Gluttony in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.