God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 23:7
7As he calculates the cost to himself, this is what he does: He tells you, “Eat and drink,” but he doesn’t really mean it.
Proverbs 23:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
- New International Version (NIV)for he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.
Context of Proverbs 23:7
5Will you catch only a fleeting glimpse of wealth before it is gone? It makes wings for itself like an eagle flying into the sky. 6Do not eat the food of one who is stingy, and do not crave his delicacies. As he calculates the cost to himself, this is what he does: He tells you, “Eat and drink,” but he doesn’t really mean it. 8You will vomit the little bit you have eaten and spoil your pleasant conversation. 9Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Read all of Proverbs 23Proverbs 23:7 word by word
כִּ֤י׀ כְּמוֹ־שָׁעַ֥ר בְּנַפְשׁ֗וֹ כֶּ֫ן־ה֥וּא אֱכֹ֣ל וּ֭שְׁתֵה יֹ֣אמַר לָ֑ךְ וְ֝לִבּ֗וֹ בַּל־עִמָּֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 23:7
- Proverbs 19:22Loyalty is desirable in a person, and it is better to be poor than a liar.
- Matthew 9:3Then some of the experts in Moses’ Teachings thought, “He’s dishonoring God.”
- Luke 7:39The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and thought, “If this man really were a prophet, he would know what sort of woman is touching him. She’s a sinner.”
- Judges 16:15Delilah said to Samson, “How can you say that you love me when your heart isn’t mine? You’ve made fun of me three times now, but you still haven’t told me what makes you so strong.”
- 2 Samuel 13:26So Absalom said, “If you won’t go, then please let my brother Amnon go with us.” “Why should he go with you?” the king asked him.
- Psalms 12:2All people speak foolishly. They speak with flattering lips. They say one thing but mean another.
- Psalms 55:21His speech is smoother than butter, but there is war in his heart. His words are more soothing than oil, but they are like swords ready to attack.
- Daniel 11:27The two kings will both plan to do evil. They will sit at the same table and tell lies. But they will not succeed, because the end must wait until the appointed time.
- Luke 11:37After Jesus spoke, a Pharisee invited him to have lunch at his house. So Jesus accepted the invitation.
Commentaries on Proverbs 23:7
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Thinketh - The Hebrew verb is found here only, and probably means, “as he is all along in his heart, so is he (at last) in act.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-8Verses 6-8 Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Is 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of the Bread of life.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8Proverbs highly values generosity (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. Beware of deceitful men, whose courtesies even you will repent of having accepted. evil eye--or purpose (Pr 22:9; De 15:9; Mt 6:23).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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