Proverbs 23:19-21

Proverbs 23:19-21

[19] Hear  thou, my son,  and be wise,  and guide  thine heart  in the way.  [20] Be not among winebibbers;  among riotous eaters  of flesh:  [21] For the drunkard  and the glutton  shall come to poverty:  and drowsiness  shall clothe  a man with rags. 

What does Proverbs 23:19-21 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Overindulgence in food and drink can lead to sleepiness, then laziness, then poverty. We should avoid the constant companionship of people marked by these characteristics. Excessive eating and drinking are often symptoms of deeper problems. [1] This saying also implies that the influence of bad companions is strong.