Proverbs 23:1-3

23¹ When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: ² And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. ³ Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

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Other Translations of Proverbs 23:1-3

New International Version

23¹ When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well whatOr "who" is before you, ² and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. ³ Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

English Standard Version

23¹ When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully whatOr who is before you, ² and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. ³ Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

The Message

23¹ When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners: ² Don't gobble your food, don't talk with your mouth full. ³ And don't stuff yourself; bridle your appetite.

New King James Version

23¹ When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; ² And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. ³ Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food.

New Living Translation

23¹ While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. ² If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; ³ don't desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you.