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Proverbs 23:1-2
Legacy Standard Bible

The Fear of Yahweh

23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Understand well [a]what is before you,
2 So you should put a knife to your throat
If you are a (A)man of appetite.

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  1. Proverbs 23:1 Or who
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Proverbs 23:1-2
International Standard Version

Things to Avoid in Life

23 Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler,
carefully think about what is before you.
2 Put a knife to your own throat,
    if you have a big appetite.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 23:2 Lit. a master of an appetite
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