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Proverbs 23:1
16. When you sit down to eat a meal with a ruler, be careful how you eat.
Proverbs 23:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
- New International Version (NIV)When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
- English Standard Version (ESV)When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you,
- New King James Version (NKJV)When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you;
Context of Proverbs 23:1
6. When you sit down to eat a meal with a ruler, be careful how you eat. 2Even if you enjoy your food, do not eat too much of it. 3Do not want his special food for yourself. He may be trying to deceive you.
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כִּֽי־תֵ֭שֵׁב לִלְח֣וֹם אֶת־מוֹשֵׁ֑ל בִּ֥ין תָּ֝בִ֗ין אֶת־אֲשֶׁ֥ר לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
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Commentaries on Proverbs 23:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler - When invited to the table of thy betters, eat moderately. Do not appear as if half starved at home. Eat not of delicacies to which thou art not accustomed; they are deceitful meat; they please, but they do not profit. They are pleasant to the sight, the taste, and the smell; but they are injurious to health. These are prudential cautions; and should be carefully observed by all who would avoid the conduct of a…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1What is before thee - Beware lest dainties tempt thee to excess. Or, “consider diligently who is before thee,” the character and temper of the ruler who invites thee.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Verses 1-3 God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3Saying 6: Many proverbs advise young men in government jobs. A ruler's rich food might tempt a newcomer to overeat due to lack of self-control. But he will be at risk when full.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-35Pr 23:1-35. 1. Avoid the dangers of gluttony.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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