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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.