Proverbs 23:7
For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
6Do not take the food of him who has an evil eye, or have any desire for his delicate meat:
8The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.
Cross References
2 Samuel 13:26Then Absalom said, If you will not go, then let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Is there any reason for him to go with you?
Psalms 55:21\55:20\He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.
Proverbs 26:23Smooth lips and an evil heart are like a vessel of earth plated with silver waste.
Matthew 9:3And some of the scribes said among themselves, This man has no respect for God.
Luke 11:37Now, while he was talking, a Pharisee made a request that he would come to a meal with him; and he went in and took his seat at the meal.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:7-9
6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. 8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. Those that are voluptuous and given to appetite ( v. 2 ) are glad to be where there is good cheer stirring, and those that are covetous and saving, that they may spare at home, will be glad to get a dinner at another man's table; and… Read the whole commentary →