English Standard Version
Proverbs 23:1
1When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you,
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,
- New King James Version (NKJV)When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you;
- New Living Translation (NLT)While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
Context of Proverbs 23:1
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, 2and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. 3Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.
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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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