Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
He says to you, “Eat and drink!”
But
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
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not 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.
Themes
Consideration » What to consider
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
Topics
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Proverbs 23:7
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Living With Your Neighbor
6 Don't consume food provided by a miserly person, and don't desire his delicacies, 7 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. 8 You'll vomit up what little you've eaten, and your compliments will have been wasted.
Cross References
Psalm 12:2
Everyone speaks lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and hidden motives.
Psalm 55:21
His mouth is as smooth as butter, while war is in his heart. His words were as smooth as olive oil, while his sword is drawn.
Matthew 9:3-4
Then some of the scribes told themselves, "This fellow is blaspheming!"
Luke 11:37-54
After Jesus had said this, a Pharisee invited him to have a meal with him. So Jesus went and took his place at the table.
Judges 16:15
Some time later, she asked him, "How can you keep saying "I love you!' when your heart isn't with me? These three times you've lied to me and haven't told me where your great strength lies."
Proverbs 19:22
Human beings long for grace, and it's better to be poor than a man of deceit.
Daniel 11:27
Now as for the two kings, their intentions will be evil, and they'll promote deception at their dinner table, but none of this will succeed, because the end won't have come yet.
2 Samuel 13:26-28
So Absalom responded, "If you aren't coming, please allow my brother Amnon to accompany us." The king asked, "Why should he go with you?"
Luke 7:39
Now the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and told himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who is touching him and what kind of woman she is. She's a sinner!"