When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: Proverbs 23:1 (KJV) Context This wisdom saying from Solomon guides people in the presence of authority.…

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Proverbs 23:2 (KJV) Context The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings attributed…

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. Proverbs 23:3 (KJV) Context This verse appears in a passage about dining with a ruler. In that setting, a…

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Proverbs 23:4 (KJV) Context This verse belongs to the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, attributed to King Solomon. It…

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5 (KJV) Context This verse…

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: Proverbs 23:6 (KJV) Context The book of Proverbs is a collection of…

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. Proverbs 23:17 (KJV) Context Proverbs is wisdom literature, offering practical guidance…

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. Proverbs 23:18 (KJV) Context Proverbs is a book of wisdom sayings, many attributed to King Solomon.…

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) Context This proverb…

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. Proverbs 23:8 (KJV) Context This verse closes a warning about dining with a selfish host.…