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.
King James Version
In Context
6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
Cross References
2 Samuel 13:26Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
Psalms 55:21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Matthew 9:3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Luke 11:37And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
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 →