Proverbs 23:3 “Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.”

Proverbs 23:3

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

World English Bible

Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

American Standard Version

Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be not desirous of his deintie meates: for it is a deceiuable meate.

Darby Translation

Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.

Young's Literal Translation

Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it [is] lying food.

Bible in Basic English

Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.

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Cross references

“Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.”

Proverbs 23:6 Psalm 141:4 Luke 21:34 Daniel 1:8 Ephesians 4:22

Proverbs 23:6 · BSB

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Psalm 141:4 · BSB

Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.

Luke 21:34 · BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Daniel 1:8 · BSB

But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.

Ephesians 4:22 · BSB

to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

4Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

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