Proverbs 23:3
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Do not desireתִּ֭תְאָו
(tit·'av)
183: to incline, desirefrom an unused word
his delicacies,לְמַטְעַמֹּותָ֑יו
(le·mat·'am·mo·v·tav;)
4303: tasty or savory food, daintiesfrom taam
For it is deceptiveכְּזָבִֽים׃
(ke·za·vim.)
3577: a lie, falsehood, deceptive thingfrom kazab
food.לֶ֣חֶם
(le·chem)
3899: bread, foodfrom lacham


















KJV Lexicon
Be not desirous
'avah  (aw-vaw')
to wish for -- covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).
of his dainties
mat`am  (mat-am')
a delicacy -- dainty (meat), savoury meat.
for they are deceitful
kazab  (kaw-zawb')
falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol) -- deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying.
meat
lechem  (lekh'-em)
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it) -- (shew-)bread, eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

King James Bible
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
don't desire his choice food, for that food is deceptive.

International Standard Version
Don't crave his delicacies, because the meal is deceptive.

NET Bible
Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And do not lust for his food because his bread is the bread of lies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not crave his delicacies, because this is food that deceives you.

King James 2000 Bible
Be not desirous of his delicacies: for they are deceitful food.
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