Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
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Proverbs 22:9
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Deuteronomy 15:9
When the seventh year, the year when payments on debts are canceled, is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to Jehovah about you, and you will be condemned for your sin.
Deuteronomy 28:56
The kindest and most sensitive woman among you, so sensitive and tender that she would not even step on an ant, will become stingy toward the husband she loves or toward her own son or daughter.
Matthew 20:15
Is it lawful for me to do what I wish with what is mine? Or is your eye jealous because I am generous?'
Mark 7:22
coveting, wickedness, deceit, loose conduct, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.
Desire
Proverbs 23:3
Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food.
Psalm 141:4
Do not let me be persuaded to do anything evil or to become involved with wickedness, with people who are troublemakers. Do not let me taste their delicacies.
Daniel 1:8
Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's special food and wine. He requested permission from the officer in charge that he might not defile himself.
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Proverbs 23:3
Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food.