Proverbs 23:3

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:3

BSB
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
AKJV
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
CPDV
Do not desire his foods, in which is the bread of deceit.
ERV
Be not desirous of his dainties; seeing they are deceitful meat.
NHEB
Do not be desirous of his dainties, seeing they are deceitful food.
SMT
Thou shalt not long for his dainties: and it is the bread of lies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:3

BenotdesirousH183VerbofhisdaintiesH4303Noun MasculinefortheyaredeceitfulH3577Noun MasculinemeatH3899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:3
Summary
Rejecting false offerings of corrupt hospitality
Event
Warning against deceptive offerings
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom