Proverbs 23:3

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Be not desirous of his dainties; seeing they are deceitful meat.

Definitions for Proverbs 23:3

Meat - Food.

Barnes's Proverbs 23:3 Bible Commentary

Dainties ... deceitful meat - Such as "savory meat," venison Genesis 27:4, offered not from genuine hospitality, but with some by-ends.

Wesley's Proverbs 23:3 Bible Commentary

23:3 Deceitful - They do not yield thee that satisfaction which thou didst expect from them.

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