“When thou sittest to eate with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee:
- King James Version
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
- American Standard Version (1901)
When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you;
- Basic English Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;
- Darby Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
- Webster's Bible
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;
- World English Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which [is] before thee,
- Youngs Literal Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well him that is before thee;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:1
23:1 Ruler - With a great man.