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Proverbs 23:1

American Standard Version

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

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Proverbs 23:1 in other translations

When you sit to eat with a ruler,
consider diligently what is before you;

Proverbs 23:1 · World English Bible

Proverbs 23:1 in context

  1. 1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
  2. 2And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
  3. 3Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.