Proverbs 23:1-3

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 23:1-3

New Living Translation

23 While dining with a ruler,
    pay attention to what is put before you.
²If you are a big eater,
    put a knife to your throat;
³don’t desire all the delicacies,
    for he might be trying to trick 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.