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Proverbs 23

Proverbs 23:3

True Riches · Proverbs 23:1–35
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Translations

Modern
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Traditional
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Literal
You should not mark out his delicacies, for it is bread of lies.
Latin
Ne desideres de cibis ejus, in quo est panis mendacii.

Original

Hebrew
English
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

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 Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Temperance: General Scriptures Concerning The Diet of the Jews of the Rich, Luxurious