Proverbs 23:1
King James Version (KJV)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
In context
1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Proverbs 23:1 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
- WEB World English Bible
- When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
- ASV American Standard Version
- When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which [is] before thee,
- DBY Darby Translation
- When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;
- WBS Webster Bible
- When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: