Old Testament · VERSE 3

Proverbs 23:3

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 23:3 in context

Proverbs 23:1

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

Proverbs 23:2

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Proverbs 23:3SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Proverbs 23:5

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

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