Proverbs 23:3

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

In context

1 When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

2 put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.

3 Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

4 Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

5 Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

WEB World English Bible: Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
KJV King James Version: Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
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.