Matthew Henry · Verses 1–3
God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.
Proverbs 23:3
Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
BSB
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
KJV
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
ASV
Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
BBE
Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.
Original Hebrew
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