Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6Eat not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, And long not for his dainties;
Cross References
Psalms 55:21Their speech was softer than butter, But war was in their heart; Their words were smoother than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:23As drossy silver spread over an earthen vessel, So are warm lips and an evil heart.
Matthew 9:3And lo! some of the scribes said within themselves, This man is blaspheming.
Luke 11:37And when he had done speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him. And he went in and reclined at the table.
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 →