World English Bible
"When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;"
— Proverbs 23:1, World English Bible
“When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:”
“When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee; ”
“When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,”
“When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face:”
“When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you;”
“When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:”
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;
put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.
Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.