“And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.”

Proverbs 23:2 (KJV) |

Proverbs 23:2

From Proverbs 23, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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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.

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