231 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which 'is' before thee, 2 And thou hast put a knife to thy throat, If thou 'art' a man of appetite.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:1-2

Commentary on Proverbs 23:1-3

(Read Proverbs 23:1-3)

God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.