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Proverbs 23
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Proverbs 23:1 (show verse)

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, thou shall consider well, what is before thee;
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

Proverbs 23:2 (show verse)

And shalt put a knife to thy throat, if, of great appetite, thou art:
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

Proverbs 23:3 (show verse)

Do not crave his dainties, for, the same, are deceitful food.
Citizens » Rights of
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Food » List of articles » Sumptuous
Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of

Proverbs 23:4 (show verse)

Do not toil to get wealth, of thine own understanding, forbear:
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
false Confidence » In self
Labor » What not to labor for
Riches » Labor not for
Wealth » Not laboring to be rich
Wisdom » Ceasing from your own wisdom

Proverbs 23:5 (show verse)

Wilt thou let thine eye fly thereupon, when it is nothing? for it will, surely make, itself wings, Like an eagle, will it wing its way across the heavens.
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

Proverbs 23:6 (show verse)

Do not eat the food of him that hath a begrudging eye, neither crave thou his dainties;
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Evil » Doers » Eye
Guest » Rules for the conduct of

Proverbs 23:7 (show verse)

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.
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

Proverbs 23:8 (show verse)

As for thy morsel thou hast eaten, thou shalt vomit it, so shalt thou waste thy things so sweet.
Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Guest » Rules for the conduct of

Proverbs 23:9 (show verse)

In the ears of a dullard, do not speak, for he will despise the good sense of thy words.
Despisement » What fools despise
Instruction » Who despises instruction
Speech/communication » Why you should not speak to a fool
Wisdom » Who despises wisdom

Proverbs 23:10 (show verse)

Do not move back the ancient boundary, and, into the fields of the fatherless, do not enter;
Fatherless » Admonitions in regard to
Fatherless » Defraud not
Landmarks » Protected from fraudulent removal
Orphans » Admonitions in regard to
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to widow and fatherless
Widow and fatherless » Kindness to encouraged

Proverbs 23:11 (show verse)

For, their near of kin, is strong, he, will plead their cause with thee.
Christ » Received » Redeemer

Proverbs 23:12 (show verse)

Bring, to correction, thy heart, and thine ears, to the sayings of knowledge.
Hearing » What to hear
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Knowledge » Hearing knowledge

Proverbs 23:13 (show verse)

Do not withhold, from a child, correction, When thou smitest him with the rod, he shall not die:
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

Proverbs 23:14 (show verse)

Thou, with the rod, shalt smite him, and, his soul from hades, shalt thou deliver.
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Correction » Rod of correction
Deliverance » What delivers
Hell » In the rv the word "sheol" itself occurs in the following scriptures
Hell » Endeavor to keep others from
Rod » Of correction

Proverbs 23:15 (show verse)

My son! if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Heart » Renewed » Wise
character of the renewed Heart » Wise

Proverbs 23:16 (show verse)

So shall my reins exult, when thy lips speak the things that are right.
Children » Promises and assurances to

Proverbs 23:17 (show verse)

Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Envy » Forbidden
Envy » Who not to envy
Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained

Proverbs 23:18 (show verse)

For surely there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
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Proverbs 23:19 (show verse)

Hear, thou, my son, and be wise, and lead forward, in duty, thy heart.
The Heart » Should be » Guided in the right way

Proverbs 23:20 (show verse)

Do not be among them who tipple with wine, - among them who are gluttons;
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

Proverbs 23:21 (show verse)

For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!
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

Proverbs 23:22 (show verse)

Hearken to thy father here, who begat thee, and despise not, when she is old, thy mother.
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

Proverbs 23:23 (show verse)

Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.
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

Proverbs 23:24 (show verse)

Greatly shall exult, the father of a righteous man, and, he that begetteth a wise son, shall rejoice in 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

Proverbs 23:25 (show verse)

Rejoice shall thy father and thy mother, yea she, shall exult, who bare thee.
Children » Promises and assurances to

Proverbs 23:26 (show verse)

Oh give, my son, thy mind unto me, and let, thine eyes, observe, my ways;
divine Call » Heal persecution of » To consecration
Consecration » A call to personal
The Heart » Should be » Given to God
The Surrendered life » Consecration » A call to personal

Proverbs 23:27 (show verse)

For, a deep chasm, is the unchaste woman, and, a narrow pit, the female unknown;
Ditch » Figurative
Pit » Figurative
Whoredom » Whores

Proverbs 23:28 (show verse)

Yea, she, as for prey, lieth in wait, and, the treacherous among mankind, she causeth to abound.
Whoredom » Whores

Proverbs 23:29 (show verse)

Who hath woe? Who hath outcry of pain? Who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? Who hath needless wounds? Who hath dullness of eyes?
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

Proverbs 23:30 (show verse)

They who tarry over wine, they who go in to search 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

Proverbs 23:31 (show verse)

Do not look on wine when it becometh red, when it giveth in the cup its sparkle, glideth down smoothly.
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

Proverbs 23:32 (show verse)

Its after effect, is that, like a serpent, it biteth, and, like a viper, it doth sting.
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

Proverbs 23:33 (show verse)

Thine eyes, will see strange women, and, thy heart, will speak perverse things:
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to

Proverbs 23:34 (show verse)

So shalt thou become, as one lying down in the heart of the sea, - or as one lying down on the top of the mastgear:
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of

Proverbs 23:35 (show verse)

They smote me - I felt no pain, They struck me down - I noticed it not, - When shall I wake up? I will go on, I will seek it, again!
Appetites » The power of appetite
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
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