Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:7

BSB
for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
AKJV
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, said he to you; but his heart is not with you.
CPDV
For, like a seer and an interpreter of dreams, he presumes what he does not know. "Eat and drink," he will say to you; and his mind is not with you.
ERV
For as he reckoneth within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
NHEB
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
SMT
Like him estimating evil in his soul, so is he: Eat and drink, he will say to thee; and his heart not with thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:7

ForashethinkethH8176VerbinhisheartH5315Noun FemininesoisheEatH398VerbanddrinkH8354VerbsaithH559VerbhetotheebuthisheartH3820Noun Masculineisnotwiththee

Commentary for Proverbs 23:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:7
Summary
Sincerity measured through inner consciousness
Event
Explaining disconnect between words and intentions
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom