Proverbs 23:1-3 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 23:1-3 ▼
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BISHOPS
Bishops' Bible of 1568
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1 When thou sittest to eate with a noble man, consider diligently what is set before thee. When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
2 Measure thyne appetite if it be gredyly set. and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
3 Be not desirous of his daintie meates, for meate begyleth and deceaueth. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
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