Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

For as he thinks within himself, so he is.
He says to you, “Eat and drink!”
But his heart is not with you.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

for it’s like someone calculating inwardly.
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not with you.

International Standard Version

for as he thinks within himself, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he'll say to you, but his heart won't be with you.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates].
He says to you, “Eat and drink,”
Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].

Bible in Basic English

For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

Darby Translation

For as he thinketh in his soul, so is he. Eat and drink! will he say unto thee; but his heart is not with thee.

Julia Smith Translation

Like him estimating evil in his soul, so is he: Eat and drink, he will say to thee; and his heart not with thee.

King James 2000

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

For, like hair in his {throat}, so it is. "Eat and drink!" he will say to you, but his heart will not be with you.

Modern King James verseion

for as he thinks in his heart, so is he; Eat and drink, he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee.

NET Bible

for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

New Heart English Bible

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

The Emphasized Bible

For, just as he hath thought in his own mind, so, he is: Eat and drink! he may say to thee, but, his heart, is not with thee.

Webster

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

World English Bible

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Youngs Literal Translation

For as he hath thought in his soul, so is he, 'Eat and drink,' saith he to thee, And his heart is not with thee.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For as he thinketh
שׁער 
Sha`ar 
Usage: 1

in his heart
נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

so is he Eat
אכל 
'akal 
Usage: 809

and drink
שׁתה 
Shathah 
Usage: 218

Devotionals

Devotionals about Proverbs 23:7

Devotionals containing Proverbs 23:7

Images Proverbs 23:7

Prayers for Proverbs 23:7

Context Readings

Living With Your Neighbor

6 Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. 7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is.
He says to you, “Eat and drink!”
But his heart is not with you.
8 You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.

Cross References

Psalm 12:2

People speak lies to one another. They speak with flattering lips and with double-heart. (Double Heart: They say one thing but mean another.)

Psalm 55:21

His speech was smoother than butter, but his heart was war! His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

Matthew 9:3-4

Some of the scribes said among themselves: This man has no respect for God.

Luke 11:37-54

As he spoke a Pharisee invited him to dine with him. He accepted the invitation and went to eat.

Judges 16:15

How can you say you love me, she asked: when you do not mean it? You have made a fool of me three times. You still have not told me what makes you strong.

Proverbs 19:22

Kindness is desired in a man. A poor man is better than a liar.

Daniel 11:27

And as for both these kings, their hearts will be inclined to do bad things. They will speak lies at one table and nothing will succeed. The end will come at the time appointed.

2 Samuel 13:26-28

Absalom said: Will you at least let my brother Amnon come? Why should he? The king asked.

Luke 7:39

The Pharisee saw it and thought to himself if this man were a prophet he would know what kind of woman touched him. She is a sinner.

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