Proverbs 23:3
“Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitfull meate.”
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Proverbs 23:3 Context
1When thou sittest to eate with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee. 2And put a knife to thy throate, if thou be a man giuen to appetite. 3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitfull meate. 4Labour not to bee rich: cease from thine owne wisedome. 5Wilt thou set thine eyes vpon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselues wings, they fly away as an Eagle toward heauen.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:3
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat.
- King James Version
Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
- Basic English Bible
Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
- Darby Bible
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food.
- Webster's Bible
Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
- World English Bible
Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it [is] lying food.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Be not desirous of his dainties; seeing they are deceitful food.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:3
23:3 Deceitful - They do not yield thee that satisfaction which thou didst expect from them.