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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wine and oil - that is, the costly accompaniments of a princely banquet. The price of oil or precious ointment was about equal to the 300 da…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Wine and oil.— The accompaniments of a feast. The oil, or precious ointments, were poured over the head . It was the exce ive love…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man
Or "sport" and pastime, music and dancing, cards and dice, hunting and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on people.

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