8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.
8 You will vomit up the morsels that you have eaten, and waste your pleasant words.
8 His miserly serving will turn your stomach when you realize the meal's a sham.
8 The morsel you have eaten, you will vomit up, And waste your pleasant words.
8 You will throw up what little you've eaten, and your compliments will be wasted.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:8
Commentary on Proverbs 23:6-8
(Read Proverbs 23:6-8)
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Isaiah 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of the Bread of life.