Proverbs 23:6

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:6

BSB
Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;
AKJV
Eat you not the bread of him that has an evil eye, neither desire you his dainty meats:
CPDV
Do not eat with an envious man, and do not desire his foods.
ERV
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainties:
NHEB
Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not crave his delicacies:
SMT
Thou shalt not eat the bread of an evil eye, and ye shall not long for its dainties:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:6

EatH3898VerbthounotthebreadH3899Noun MasculineofhimthathathanevilH7451eyeH5869NounneitherdesireH183VerbthouhisdaintymeatsH4303Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:6
Summary
Avoiding malevolent person's seemingly generous offerings
Event
Warning against deceitful generosity
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom