Proverbs 23:2 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 23:1-3 MSG (The Message)
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 23:2 KJV (King James Version)
And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 NCV (New Century Version)
Control yourself if you have a big appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 ASV (American Standard Version)
And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 NIV (New International Version)
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 23:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
For you will put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 23:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat
Proverbs 23:2 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Be careful to curb your appetite and catch yourself before you fall into the trap of wanting all you see.
Proverbs 23:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.