Proverbs 23:3
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- 5 Heb “his”; the referent (the ruler mentioned in v. 1) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- 6 The final line gives the causal clause: The impressive feast is not what it appears to be; the king is not doing you a favor, but rather wants something from you or is observing you (K&D 17:104); cf. “he may be trying to trick you.”
- 7 Verses 1–3 form the sixth saying about being cautious before rulers (cf. Instruction of Amememope, chap. 23, 23:13–18). One should not get too familiar with rulers, for they always have ulterior motives. The cites Gamaliel as warning that a ruler only draws someone into his court for his purpose, but in their day of trouble he will not be there to help them ( Abot 2:3).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Do not desire his delicacies,
for they are deceptive food.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Do not crave his delicacies,
for that food is deceptive.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
don’t desire his choice food,
for that food is deceptive.
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NLTNew Living Translation
don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Do not desire his delicacies,
for it is food of deception.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Be not desirous of his dainties:
For they are deceitful meat.
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