Thematic Bible
Proverbs 23:1 (show verse)
When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you;
Appetites » Restrained
Citizens » Rights of
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Manners » Rules for guests
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Citizens » Rights of
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Manners » Rules for guests
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Proverbs 23:2 (show verse)
And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food.
Appetites » The power of appetite
Appetites » Restrained
Citizens » Rights of
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Manners » Rules for guests
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Appetites » Restrained
Citizens » Rights of
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Manners » Rules for guests
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Proverbs 23:3 (show verse)
Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
Proverbs 23:4 (show verse)
Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money
Proverbs 23:5 (show verse)
Are your eyes lifted up to it? it is gone: for wealth takes to itself wings, like an eagle in flight up to heaven.
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Eagles, a type of swiftness
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches
Eagles » Described as » Soaring to heaven
Eagles » Eagles, a type of swiftness
Riches » Described as » Fleeting
earthly Riches » The perils of » Fleeting and uncertain
Seven » Uncertainties » Riches
seven Uncertainties » Riches
Wealth » Riches disappearing
Wealth » What wealth does
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches
Eagles » Described as » Soaring to heaven
Eagles » Eagles, a type of swiftness
Riches » Described as » Fleeting
earthly Riches » The perils of » Fleeting and uncertain
Seven » Uncertainties » Riches
seven Uncertainties » Riches
Wealth » Riches disappearing
Wealth » What wealth does
Proverbs 23:6 (show verse)
Do not take the food of him who has an evil eye, or have any desire for his delicate meat:
Proverbs 23:7 (show verse)
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.
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Heart » Centre of life » Determines character
Hypocrisy » General references to
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Thoughts » Evil
Desires » What not to desire
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Heart » Centre of life » Determines character
Hypocrisy » General references to
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Thoughts » Evil
Proverbs 23:8 (show verse)
The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.
Proverbs 23:9 (show verse)
Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:10 (show verse)
Do not let the landmark of the widow be moved, and do not go into the fields of those who have no father;
Proverbs 23:11 (show verse)
For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.
Proverbs 23:12 (show verse)
Give your heart to teaching, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:13 (show verse)
Do not keep back training from the child: for even if you give him blows with the rod, it will not be death to him.
Chastisement » Chastening your children
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Correction » The correction of children
Deliverance » What delivers
Discipline » Of children » The correction of children
Family » Devotions » Government
Fathers » Duties of » The correction of children
Home » special duties of parents » The correction of children
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Of children
Social duties » Parental parental duties » The correction of children
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Correction » The correction of children
Deliverance » What delivers
Discipline » Of children » The correction of children
Family » Devotions » Government
Fathers » Duties of » The correction of children
Home » special duties of parents » The correction of children
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Of children
Social duties » Parental parental duties » The correction of children
Proverbs 23:14 (show verse)
Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld
Proverbs 23:15 (show verse)
My son, if your heart becomes wise, I, even I, will be glad in heart;
Proverbs 23:16 (show verse)
And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.
Proverbs 23:17 (show verse)
Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;
Proverbs 23:18 (show verse)
For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
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Proverbs 23:19 (show verse)
Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way
Proverbs 23:20 (show verse)
Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Appetites » Restrained
Company » Who not to have company with
Drunkenness » Drunks
Drunkenness » Avoid those given to
Greed/gluttony » Gluttons
Laziness » What laziness does
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Appetites » Restrained
Company » Who not to have company with
Drunkenness » Drunks
Drunkenness » Avoid those given to
Greed/gluttony » Gluttons
Laziness » What laziness does
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Proverbs 23:21 (show verse)
For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed
Company » Who not to have company with
Drunkenness » Drunks
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Gluttony » Leads to » Poverty
Greed/gluttony » Gluttons
Indolent sleep » The love of sleep, a mark of indolence
Laziness » What laziness does
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Drunkenness and gluttony
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Sleep » The love of, a mark of indolence
Drunkenness » Drunks
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Gluttony » Leads to » Poverty
Greed/gluttony » Gluttons
Indolent sleep » The love of sleep, a mark of indolence
Laziness » What laziness does
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Drunkenness and gluttony
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Sleep » The love of, a mark of indolence
Proverbs 23:22 (show verse)
Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children » What children should do
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Parents
Despisement » Who not to despise
Hearing » Who to listen to
Honour » Due the aged
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » To be honoured
Parents » Honoring your parents
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Respect » Due to the aged
Reverence » For the aged
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Reverence for aged, general references to
Children » What children should do
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Parents
Despisement » Who not to despise
Hearing » Who to listen to
Honour » Due the aged
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » To be honoured
Parents » Honoring your parents
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Respect » Due to the aged
Reverence » For the aged
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Reverence for aged, general references to
Proverbs 23:23 (show verse)
Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
Truth » Preciousness of
Truth » Saints should » Esteem, as inestimable
Truth » Buying the truth
Truth » Esteem, as inestimable
Understanding » Acquiring understanding
Wisdom » Getting wisdom
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
Truth » Preciousness of
Truth » Saints should » Esteem, as inestimable
Truth » Buying the truth
Truth » Esteem, as inestimable
Understanding » Acquiring understanding
Wisdom » Getting wisdom
Proverbs 23:24 (show verse)
The father of the upright man will be glad, and he who has a wise child will have joy because of him.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Joy » Experienced by » Parents of good children
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Parents » The father of the righteous
Rejoice » Who rejoices
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Joy » Experienced by » Parents of good children
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Parents » The father of the righteous
Rejoice » Who rejoices
Proverbs 23:25 (show verse)
Let your father and your mother be glad, let her who gave you birth have joy.
Proverbs 23:26 (show verse)
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes take delight in my ways.
Proverbs 23:27 (show verse)
For a loose woman is a deep hollow, and a strange woman is a narrow water-hole.
Proverbs 23:28 (show verse)
Yes, she is waiting secretly like a beast for its food, and deceit by her is increased among men.
Proverbs 23:29 (show verse)
Who says, Oh! who says, Ah! who has violent arguments, who has grief, who has wounds without cause, whose eyes are dark?
Contention » Who has contentions
Drunkenness » Leads to » Woe and sorrow
Drunkenness » Leads to » Strife
Eyes » Made red by wine
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Wounds of
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Strife » Excited by » Drunkenness
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Drunkenness » Leads to » Woe and sorrow
Drunkenness » Leads to » Strife
Eyes » Made red by wine
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Wounds of
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Strife » Excited by » Drunkenness
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Proverbs 23:30 (show verse)
Those who are seated late over the wine: those who go looking for mixed wine.
Contention » Who has contentions
Drunkenness » Leads to » Woe and sorrow
Drunkenness » Leads to » Strife
Excess » Excess, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Strife » Excited by » Drunkenness
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » Often spiced to increase its strength, &c
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Drunkenness » Leads to » Woe and sorrow
Drunkenness » Leads to » Strife
Excess » Excess, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Strife » Excited by » Drunkenness
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » Often spiced to increase its strength, &c
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Proverbs 23:31 (show verse)
Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:
Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » The wise man's injunction
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to
Drunkenness » Not being drunk
Drunkenness » What alcohol does
Eyes » A guard to be set on
Serpent » Venom of
Sobriety » Being sober
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The wise man's injunction
Temperance » Total abstinence » The wise man's injunction
Wine » Fermented
Wine » Red, most esteemed
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to
Drunkenness » Not being drunk
Drunkenness » What alcohol does
Eyes » A guard to be set on
Serpent » Venom of
Sobriety » Being sober
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The wise man's injunction
Temperance » Total abstinence » The wise man's injunction
Wine » Fermented
Wine » Red, most esteemed
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Proverbs 23:32 (show verse)
In the end, its bite is like that of a snake, its wound like the wound of a poison-snake.
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Adder » A venomous serpent
Asp » Injurious effects of wine
or adder Asp » (venom of), of injurious effects of wine
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to
Drunkenness » What alcohol does
Reptiles » Mentioned in scripture » Adder or asp
Serpent » Venom of
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Wine » Fermented
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Adder » A venomous serpent
Asp » Injurious effects of wine
or adder Asp » (venom of), of injurious effects of wine
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to
Drunkenness » What alcohol does
Reptiles » Mentioned in scripture » Adder or asp
Serpent » Venom of
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Wine » Fermented
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Proverbs 23:33 (show verse)
Your eyes will see strange things, and you will say twisted things.
Proverbs 23:34 (show verse)
Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.
Proverbs 23:35 (show verse)
They have overcome me, you will say, and I have no pain; they gave me blows without my feeling them: when will I be awake from my wine? I will go after it again.