Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 23:1
“When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 23:1 Context
1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 23:1
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
Other Translations for Proverbs 23:1
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 23:1
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:1
23:1 Ruler - With a great man.
When thou sittest to eate with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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