1When 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 Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

23:1When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently him that is before thee;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:1When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

23:1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which is before thee,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

23:1When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you: