Proverbs 23:3

King James Version (KJV)

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

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.

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

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.

KJV King James Version: Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
WEB World English Bible: Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
ASV American Standard Version: Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it [is] lying food.
DBY Darby Translation: Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
WBS Webster Bible: Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food.