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. "
— Proverbs 23:20, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:”
“Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh: ”
“Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:”
“Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,”
“Be not in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in their revellings, who contribute flesh to eat:”
“Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:”
“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:”
Let not your heart compete with sinners. But be in the fear of the Lord all day long.
For you will have hope in the end, and your expectation will not be taken away.
Listen, my son, and be wise, and direct your soul along the way.
Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh.
For those who waste time drinking, and who surrender themselves to symbols, will be consumed. And those who sleep will be clothed in rags.
Listen to your father, who conceived you. And do not despise your mother, when she is old.
Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.