Proverbs 21:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Heavy drinkers and others who live only for pleasure will lose all they have.

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God's people will escape, but all who are wicked will pay the price.

Be sensible and store up precious treasures— don't waste them like a fool.

Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food.

It will make you feel drowsy, and you will end up poor with only rags to wear.

A widow who thinks only about having a good time is already dead, even though she is still alive.

They will be sneaky, reckless, and puffed up with pride. Instead of loving God, they will love pleasure.