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Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to eat a meal with a ◄government official/king►, think carefully about what (OR, who) is in front of you.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2Even if you ◄have a big appetite/want to eat a lot of food►, restrain yourself.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:32The people of Egypt considered that it was disgraceful for them to eat with Hebrews, so the servants served food to Joseph by himself, and served the other people of Egypt who ate with him by themselves, and they served Joseph’s older brothers and younger brother by themselves.

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