Proverbs 23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
In context
1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: For they are deceitful meat. 4 Labour not to be rich: Cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 23:2 in the NIV
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 23:2 in the ESV
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.