For riches certainly make themselves wings;
They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.
“Eat and drink!” ahe says to you,
But his heart is not with you.
| << Proverbs 22:29 | Proverbs 23:2 >> |
American Standard Version
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
Amplified® Bible
WHEN YOU sit down to eat with a ruler, consider who {and} what are before you;
Contemporary English Version
When you are invited to eat with a king, use your best manners.
Darby English Version
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;
Good News Bible
When you sit down to eat with someone important, keep in mind who he is.
King James Version
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
New American Standard Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,
New International Version
When you sit to dine with a ruler,
note well what is before you,
New King James Version
When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is before you;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what you see before you,
Revised Standard Version
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you;
Young's Literal Translation
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which `is' before thee,
| << Proverbs 22:29 | Proverbs 23:2 >> |
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