Thematic Bible
Proverbs 23:1 (show verse)
Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about 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)
Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite.
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)
Don't crave his delicacies, because the meal is deceptive.
Proverbs 23:4 (show verse)
Don't exhaust yourself acquiring wealth; be smart enough to stop.
Proverbs 23:5 (show verse)
When you fix your gaze on it, it's gone, for it sprouts wings for itself and flies to the sky like an eagle.
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)
Don't consume food provided by a miserly person, and don't desire his delicacies,
Proverbs 23:7 (show verse)
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.
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)
You'll vomit up what little you've eaten, and your compliments will have been wasted.
Proverbs 23:9 (show verse)
Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.
Proverbs 23:10 (show verse)
Don't move ancient boundaries or invade fields belonging to orphans;
Proverbs 23:11 (show verse)
for strong is their Redeemer who will take up their case against you.
Proverbs 23:12 (show verse)
Learn diligently, and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:13 (show verse)
Don't withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with a rod, he won't 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
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)
Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 23:15 (show verse)
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.
Proverbs 23:16 (show verse)
My innermost being will be glad when your lips speak what is right.
Proverbs 23:17 (show verse)
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
Proverbs 23:18 (show verse)
for there is surely a future life, and what you hope for will not be cut off.
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Proverbs 23:19 (show verse)
Listen, my son, and be wise, commit yourself to live God's way.
Proverbs 23:20 (show verse)
Don't associate with heavy drinkers or dine with 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
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)
because drunks and gluttons tend to become poor, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.
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)
Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.
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)
Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, 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
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 a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad 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 mother rejoice; make the one who gave birth to you happy.
Proverbs 23:26 (show verse)
Give me your heart, my son, and keep your eyes fixed on my ways,
Proverbs 23:27 (show verse)
because a prostitute is a deep pit, and the adulterous woman a narrow well.
Proverbs 23:28 (show verse)
Surely she lies in wait like a bandit, increasing those who are faithless among mankind.
Proverbs 23:29 (show verse)
Who has woe? Who has grief? Who has contention? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has bloodshot 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
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 linger over their wine, who consume mixed drinks.
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)
Don't stare into red wine, when it sparkles in the cup and goes 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
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)
Eventually it will bite like a snake and sting like a serpent.
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 with slurred words you'll speak what you really believe.
Proverbs 23:34 (show verse)
You will be like someone who lies down in the sea, or like someone who sleeps on top of a mast.
Proverbs 23:35 (show verse)
"They struck me," you will say, "but I never felt it. They beat me, but I never knew it When will I wake up? I want another drink."