Proverbs 23:1-3

New International Reader's Version

Saying 7

23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
    look carefully at what’s in front of you.
²Put a knife to your throat
    if you like to eat too much.
³Don’t long for his fancy food.
    It can fool you.

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Proverbs 23:1-3

New International Version

Saying 7

23 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
    note well what^[a] is before you,
²and put a knife to your throat
    if you are given to gluttony.
³Do not crave his delicacies,^(A)
    for that food is deceptive.