Proverbs 23:1-3 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 23:1-3 ▼
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1 While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. 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 If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; 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 don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
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