Proverbs 23:1-2
Proverbs 23:1-3 The Message (MSG)
When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners: Don’t gobble your food, don’t talk with your mouth full. And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
If you sit down to eat with a ruler, notice the food that is in front of you. Control yourself if you have a big appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee; And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 23:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is [set] before you; For you will put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 23:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat