Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:7

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

Context

v.6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:

v.7This passage

v.8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 7:39

    Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.

  • Proverbs 19:22

    That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Luke 11:37

    Now as he spake, a Pharisee asketh him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

  • Judges 16:15

    And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thy heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.

  • Daniel 11:27

    And as for both these kings, their hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table: but it shall not prosper; for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

  • Psalms 12:2

    They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.