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Proverbs 23:1

World English Bible

When you sit to eat with a ruler,
consider diligently what is before you;

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Proverbs 23:1 in other translations

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

Proverbs 23:1 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:1 in context

  1. 1When you sit to eat with a ruler,
    consider diligently what is before you;
  2. 2put a knife to your throat,
    if you are a man given to appetite.
  3. 3Don’t be desirous of his dainties,
    since they are deceitful food.