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among riotous eaters of flesh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do not mix with winebibbers, <i>Or</i> with gluttonous eaters of meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, <i>Or</i> with gluttonous eaters of meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, <i>Or</i> with gluttonous eaters of meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, <i>Or</i> with gluttonous eaters of meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not associate with heavy drinkers of wine, <i>Or</i> with gluttonous eaters of meat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be not among winebibbers; among gluttonous eaters of flesh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not associate with those who drink too much wine, with those who eat too much meat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't associate with heavy drinkers or dine with gluttons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be not among wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not become drunk with wine, "" Among gluttonous ones of flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Be not thou among quaffers of wine, Among gluttonous ones of flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be with those drinking wine to excess, and with squanderers of flesh to them:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be not in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in their revellings, who contribute flesh to eat: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not join with wine bibbers, nor with those who glut themselves on meat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not be among winebibbers, or among gluttonous eaters of meat;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be not drunk with wine; and be not a gluttonous eater of meat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do not be drunk with wine and do not be a glutton of meat.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be not among winebibbers; Among gluttonous eaters of flesh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be not a wine-bibber, neither continue long at feasts, and purchases of flesh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/23-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4710" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">True Riches</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">join</a> <a href="/hebrew/5433.htm" title="5433: ḇə·sō·ḇə·’ê- (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To quaff to satiety, become tipsy. A primitive root; to quaff to satiety, i.e. Become tipsy.">those who drink too much</a> <a href="/hebrew/3196.htm" title="3196: yā·yin (N-ms) -- Wine. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine; by implication, intoxication.">wine</a> <a href="/hebrew/2151.htm" title="2151: bə·zō·lă·lê (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to shake, i.e. To quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal.">or gorge</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: ḇā·śār (N-ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">themselves on meat.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a></span><br />Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Galatians 5:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">1 Corinthians 6:10</a></span><br />nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:7</a></span><br />For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Matthew 24:49</a></span><br />And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Titus 1:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a></span><br />not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11</a></span><br />Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Isaiah 28:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-11.htm">Hosea 4:11</a></span><br />to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/1-5.htm">Joel 1:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">Habakkuk 2:15</a></span><br />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!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:</p><p class="hdg">not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Proverbs 23:29-35</a></b></br> Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a></b></br> Wine <i>is</i> a mocker, strong drink <i>is</i> raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a></b></br> Whoso keepeth the law <i>is</i> a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous <i>men</i> shameth his father.</p><p class="hdg">flesh </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/joel/1-5.htm">Drinkers</a> <a href="/psalms/69-12.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/7-34.htm">Gluttonous</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Gorge</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-24.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Join</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-6.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-22.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Riotous</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Wine-Drinking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/23-21.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-9.htm">Drinkers</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-3.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Gluttonous</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-28.htm">Gorge</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-21.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Join</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-22.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Riotous</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-30.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Wine-Drinking</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Consider carefully what is before you</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not join those who drink too much wine</b><br>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 (<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a>, <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Galatians 5:21</a>), 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.<p><b>or gorge themselves on meat</b><br>In ancient Israel, meat was not a daily staple but rather a luxury, often reserved for special occasions or sacrifices. The act of gorging oneself on meat implies a lack of self-control and an indulgence in luxury, which can lead to gluttony—a sin condemned in Scripture (<a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Philippians 3:19</a>). This phrase reflects the cultural context where restraint and moderation were valued virtues. The warning against gluttony is consistent with the biblical call to discipline and stewardship of one's body and resources. It also serves as a metaphor for spiritual discipline, urging believers to avoid excess and maintain focus on spiritual nourishment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed. The cultural and religious context of Israel is essential for understanding the teachings in Proverbs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to contrast those who follow God's wisdom and those who do not.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_excess.htm">The Dangers of Excess</a></b><br><a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20</a> 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_associations.htm">Wisdom in Associations</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_the_body.htm">Stewardship of the Body</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sobriety.htm">Spiritual Sobriety</a></b><br>Beyond physical consumption, this verse can be applied to maintaining spiritual alertness and avoiding anything that dulls our spiritual senses.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_moderate_wine_use_contradictory.htm">Proverbs 23:20–21 warns against drunkenness, yet other Scriptures permit moderate wine consumption; is this contradictory? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_overindulgence_wise_or_harmful.htm">Is overindulgence in food and drink wise or harmful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_gluttony_considered_sinful.htm">Is gluttony considered sinful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_teen_drinking.htm">What does the Bible say about underage drinking?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wine bibbers;</span> persons who meet together for the express purpose of drinking intoxicating liquors. <span class="cmt_word">Among riotous eaters of flesh.</span> The Hebrew is "of flesh for themselves," whence some take the meaning to be "of their own flesh," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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 (<a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a>). 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 (<span class="greek">συμβολαῖς</span>) and purchases of meats." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/23-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">join</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who drink too much</span><br /><span class="heb">בְסֹֽבְאֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·sō·ḇə·’ê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5433.htm">Strong's 5433: </a> </span><span class="str2">To quaff to satiety, become tipsy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wine</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֑יִן</span> <span class="translit">(yā·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wine, intoxication</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or gorge</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּזֹלֲלֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·zō·lă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2151.htm">Strong's 2151: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shake, to quake, to be loose morally, worthless, prodigal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">themselves on meat.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָשָׂ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·śār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:20 Don't be among ones drinking too much (Prov. 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