Proverbs 23:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because those who drink too much and eat too much will become poor, and laziness will leave a person wearing torn, shabby clothes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that excessive drinking, overeating, and laziness lead to poverty and ruin.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of King Solomon, around 900 BC, the Book of Proverbs was compiled as a collection of wise sayings to instruct people in godly living and practical wisdom. Ancient Israelite culture emphasized the dangers of excess, such as overeating and drunkenness, which were seen as threats to personal stability and community well-being in an agrarian society reliant on hard work. This verse serves as a straightforward warning about the real-life consequences of indulgence and laziness, drawing from everyday observations of how such behaviors lead to poverty.

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