Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
New American Standard Bible
For it is deceptive food.
King James Version
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Holman Bible
for that food is deceptive.
International Standard Version
Don't crave his delicacies, because the meal is deceptive.
American Standard Version
Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
Amplified
Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].
Bible in Basic English
Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
Darby Translation
Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not long for his dainties: and it is the bread of lies.
King James 2000
Be not desirous of his delicacies: for they are deceitful food.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not desire his delicacies, for it is food of deception.
Modern King James verseion
Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceitful food.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
New Heart English Bible
Do not be desirous of his dainties, seeing they are deceitful food.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not crave his dainties, for, the same, are deceitful food.
Webster
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food.
World English Bible
Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
Youngs Literal Translation
Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it is lying food.
Themes
Consideration » What to consider
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Food » List of articles » Sumptuous
Interlinear
References
Easton
Word Count of 19 Translations in Proverbs 23:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living With Your Neighbor
2 and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite. 3 Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive. 4 Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 23:6
Do not eat the food of a stingy person, do not crave his delicacies;
Psalm 141:4
Do not let me have evil desires, or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly. I will not eat their delicacies.
Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.
Luke 21:34
"But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.
Ephesians 4:22
You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,