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Proverbs 23

Proverbs 23:2

True Riches · Proverbs 23:1–35
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Translations

Modern
…and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.
Traditional
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
Literal
…and put a knife to your throat if you are an owner of an appetite.
Latin
Et statue cultrum in gutture tuo: si tamen habes in potestate animam tuam.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Notes

Proverbs 23:1–3

Saying 6: Many proverbs advise young men in government jobs. A ruler's rich food might tempt a newcomer to overeat due to lack of self-control. But he will be at risk when full.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Parallels

1 Timothy 6:17–19 James 5:1–6

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Abstemiousness: General Scriptures Concerning Citizens: Rights of Gluttony: Caution Against Guest: Rules for the Conduct of Manners: Rules for Guests Obesity Overcoming Gluttony Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: should be Exercised in Controlling the Appetite Temperance: General Scriptures Concerning The Diet of the Jews of the Rich, Luxurious The Food we Eat