3Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
3Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat.
23:3Be not desirous of his meats, in which is the bread of deceit.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties; seeing they are deceitful meat.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food.
23:3Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
23:3Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it is lying food.
23:3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.