Proverbs 23:2

King James Version

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

Proverbs 23:2KJV

Proverbs 23:2 in context

1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

2And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

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