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Mishle 23:2-4
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Mishle 23:2-4
Orthodox Jewish Bible
2 And put a sakin (knife) to thy throat, if thou be a ba’al nefesh (man given to gluttony).
3 Be not desirous of his delicacies, for they are lechem kezavim (deceitful food).
4 Overwork not to get rich; cease from thine own binah (understanding).
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Proverbs 23:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 23:2-4
New International Version
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,(A)
for that food is deceptive.
Saying 8
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
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