Proverbs 23:1

Proverbs 23:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
• 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;
• 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 to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, 2and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Proverbs 23:1 word by word

כִּֽי־תֵ֭שֵׁב לִלְח֣וֹם אֶת־מוֹשֵׁ֑ל בִּ֥ין תָּ֝בִ֗ין אֶת־אֲשֶׁ֥ר לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• When thou sittestיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• to eatלָחַםlâcham · to feed onH3898
• with a rulerמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• considerבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440

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

Topics related to Proverbs 23:1

• Abstemiousness
• Citizens
• Guest
• Manners
• Prudence
• Temperance

In the dictionaries

• Clothe
• Correction
• Dainty
• Desirous
• Drunkard
• Poverty
• Riotous
• Sell
• Wine
• Dainties; Dainty (meats)

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