Proverbs 21:17 · KJV

"He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁵It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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Reflection Questions

What does loving pleasure look like in your life?

How do you balance enjoyment and responsibility?

When have you experienced the consequences of prioritizing pleasure?

Life Application

financial

Consider how your spending habits reflect your values. Focus on long-term fulfillment rather than immediate gratification.

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