Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, New Living Translation Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons, English Standard Version Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, Berean Standard Bible Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. King James Bible Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: New King James Version Do not mix with winebibbers, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; New American Standard Bible Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; NASB 1995 Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; NASB 1977 Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; Legacy Standard Bible Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; Amplified Bible Do not associate with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat, Christian Standard Bible Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat. American Standard Version Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh: Contemporary English Version Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food. English Revised Version Be not among winebibbers; among gluttonous eaters of flesh: GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not associate with those who drink too much wine, with those who eat too much meat, Good News Translation Don't associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food. International Standard Version Don't associate with heavy drinkers or dine with gluttons, Majority Standard Bible Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. NET Bible Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat, New Heart English Bible Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat: Webster's Bible Translation Be not among wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: World English Bible Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not become drunk with wine, "" Among gluttonous ones of flesh, Young's Literal Translation Be not thou among quaffers of wine, Among gluttonous ones of flesh, Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not be with those drinking wine to excess, and with squanderers of flesh to them: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe not in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in their revellings, who contribute flesh to eat: Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh. New American Bible Do not join with wine bibbers, nor with those who glut themselves on meat. New Revised Standard Version Do not be among winebibbers, or among gluttonous eaters of meat; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe not drunk with wine; and be not a gluttonous eater of meat: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not be drunk with wine and do not be a glutton of meat. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be not among winebibbers; Among gluttonous eaters of flesh; Brenton Septuagint Translation Be not a wine-bibber, neither continue long at feasts, and purchases of flesh: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. 20Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. 21For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.… Cross References Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Peter 4:3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. 1 Thessalonians 5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. Matthew 24:49 And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. Titus 1:7 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. Isaiah 5:11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. Isaiah 28:7 These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. Hosea 4:11 to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding. Joel 1:5 Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth. Habakkuk 2:15 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! Treasury of Scripture Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: not Proverbs 23:29-35 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? … Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. flesh Jump to Previous Drink Drinkers Drinking Flesh Full Gluttonous Gorge Heavy Join Meat Ones Riotous Themselves Wine Wine-DrinkingJump to Next Drink Drinkers Drinking Flesh Full Gluttonous Gorge Heavy Join Meat Ones Riotous Themselves Wine Wine-DrinkingProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youDo not join those who drink too much wine This phrase warns against associating with individuals who indulge excessively in wine. In biblical times, wine was a common beverage, often safer to drink than water due to fermentation. However, excessive consumption was frowned upon. The Bible frequently warns against drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:21), highlighting its potential to lead to moral and spiritual downfall. The wisdom literature, including Proverbs, often emphasizes self-control and the dangers of overindulgence. This warning serves as a call to maintain sobriety and discernment, aligning with the broader biblical theme of living a life of moderation and righteousness. or gorge themselves on meat Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and guidance. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed. The cultural and religious context of Israel is essential for understanding the teachings in Proverbs. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to contrast those who follow God's wisdom and those who do not. Teaching Points The Dangers of ExcessProverbs 23:20 warns against excessive indulgence in wine and food. This is a call to practice moderation and self-control, recognizing that overindulgence can lead to physical, spiritual, and relational harm. Wisdom in Associations The verse advises against associating with those who habitually indulge in excess. This highlights the importance of choosing companions who encourage godly living and self-discipline. Stewardship of the Body As believers, we are called to honor God with our bodies. This includes making wise choices about what we consume and how we treat our physical health. Spiritual Sobriety Beyond physical consumption, this verse can be applied to maintaining spiritual alertness and avoiding anything that dulls our spiritual senses.Verse 20. - Wine bibbers; persons who meet together for the express purpose of drinking intoxicating liquors. Among riotous eaters of flesh. The Hebrew is "of flesh for themselves," whence some take the meaning to be "of their own flesh," i.e. who by their gluttony and luxury ruin their own bodies. But the parallelism with the wine drinker shows plainly that the flesh which they eat is meant, and the idea is that they eat for the gratification of their own appetites, caring nothing for anything else. The combination of glutton and wine bibber was used as a reproach against our blessed Lord (Matthew 11:19). The versions of Jerome and the LXX. point to the contributed entertainments, where each guest brought some article to the meal, like our picnics. Thus Vulgate, "Be not among parties of drinkers, nor at the banquets of those who contribute flesh to eat;" Septuagint. "Be not a wine bibber, and strain not after contributed feasts (συμβολαῖς) and purchases of meats." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not join תְּהִ֥י (tə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be those who drink too much בְסֹֽבְאֵי־ (ḇə·sō·ḇə·’ê-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5433: To quaff to satiety, become tipsy wine יָ֑יִן (yā·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication or gorge בְּזֹלֲלֵ֖י (bə·zō·lă·lê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 2151: To shake, to quake, to be loose morally, worthless, prodigal themselves on meat. בָשָׂ֣ר (ḇā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man Links Proverbs 23:20 NIVProverbs 23:20 NLT Proverbs 23:20 ESV Proverbs 23:20 NASB Proverbs 23:20 KJV Proverbs 23:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:20 French Bible Proverbs 23:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:20 Don't be among ones drinking too much (Prov. 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