Proverbs 23:8

“The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 23:8

The morsell which thou hast eaten, shalt thou vomite vp, and loose thy sweete words.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

You will vomit up the morsel you have eaten, And waste your compliments.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.
- Basic English Bible

Thy morsel which thou hast eaten must thou vomit up, and thou wilt have wasted thy sweet words.
- Darby Bible

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
- Webster's Bible

The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.
- World English Bible

Thy morsel thou hast eaten thou dost vomit up, And hast marred thy words that [are] sweet.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 23:8

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:8


23:8 Vomit up - When thou perceivest his churlish disposition, his meat will be loathsome to thee. Sweet words - Thy pleasant discourse wherewith thou didst design to delight and profit him.


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