Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
for that food is deceptive.
New American Standard Bible
For it is deceptive food.
King James Version
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
International Standard Version
Don't crave his delicacies, because the meal is deceptive.
American Standard Version
Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
Amplified
Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].
Bible in Basic English
Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
Darby Translation
Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not long for his dainties: and it is the bread of lies.
King James 2000
Be not desirous of his delicacies: for they are deceitful food.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not desire his delicacies, for it is food of deception.
Modern King James verseion
Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceitful food.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
NET Bible
Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
New Heart English Bible
Do not be desirous of his dainties, seeing they are deceitful food.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not crave his dainties, for, the same, are deceitful food.
Webster
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food.
World English Bible
Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
Youngs Literal Translation
Have no desire to his dainties, seeing it is lying food.
Themes
Consideration » What to consider
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Food » List of articles » Sumptuous
Interlinear
References
Easton
Word Count of 19 Translations in Proverbs 23:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living With Your Neighbor
2
if you have a big
for that food is deceptive.
stop giving your attention to it.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 23:6
and don’t desire his choice food,
Psalm 141:4
or perform wicked acts
with men who commit sin.
Do not let me feast on their delicacies.
Daniel 1:8
Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food
Luke 21:34
Ephesians 4:22
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