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Proverbs 23:2

American Standard Version

And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.

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Proverbs 23:2 in other translations

put a knife to your throat,
if you are a man given to appetite.

Proverbs 23:2 · World English Bible

Proverbs 23:2 in context

  1. 1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
  2. 2And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
  3. 3Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
  4. 4Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.