23:1 When dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 1 , When dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
23:2 If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 2 , If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat,
23:3 and don't desire all the delicacies--deception may be involved.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 3 , and don't desire all the delicacies--deception may be involved.
23:4 Don't weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time?
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 4 , Don't weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time?
23:5 For riches can disappear as though they had the wings of a bird!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 5 , For riches can disappear as though they had the wings of a bird!
23:6 Don't eat with people who are stingy; don't desire their delicacies.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 6 , Don't eat with people who are stingy; don't desire their delicacies.
23:7 'Eat and drink,' they say, but they don't mean it. They are always thinking about how much it costs.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 7 , 'Eat and drink,' they say, but they don't mean it. They are always thinking about how much it costs.
23:8 You will vomit up the delicious food they serve, and you will have to take back your words of appreciation for their 'kindness.'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 8 , You will vomit up the delicious food they serve, and you will have to take back your words of appreciation for their 'kindness.'
23:9 Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 9 , Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.
23:10 Don't steal the land of defenseless orphans by moving the ancient boundary markers,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 10 , Don't steal the land of defenseless orphans by moving the ancient boundary markers,
23:11 for their Redeemer is strong. He himself will bring their charges against you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 11 , for their Redeemer is strong. He himself will bring their charges against you.
23:12 Commit yourself to instruction; attune your ears to hear words of knowledge.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 12 , Commit yourself to instruction; attune your ears to hear words of knowledge.
23:13 Don't fail to correct your children. They won't die if you spank them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 13 , Don't fail to correct your children. They won't die if you spank them.
23:14 Physical discipline may well save them from death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 14 , Physical discipline may well save them from death.
23:15 My child, how I will rejoice if you become wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 15 , My child, how I will rejoice if you become wise.
23:16 Yes, my heart will thrill when you speak what is right and just.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 16 , Yes, my heart will thrill when you speak what is right and just.
23:17 Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 17 , Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the LORD.
23:18 For surely you have a future ahead of you; your hope will not be disappointed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 18 , For surely you have a future ahead of you; your hope will not be disappointed.
23:19 My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 19 , My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course.
23:20 Do not carouse with drunkards and gluttons,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 20 , Do not carouse with drunkards and gluttons,
23:21 for they are on their way to poverty. Too much sleep clothes a person with rags.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 21 , for they are on their way to poverty. Too much sleep clothes a person with rags.
23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don't despise your mother's experience when she is old.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 22 , Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don't despise your mother's experience when she is old.
23:23 Get the truth and don't ever sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and discernment.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 23 , Get the truth and don't ever sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and discernment.
23:24 The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise children.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 24 , The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise children.
23:25 So give your parents joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 25 , So give your parents joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
23:26 O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes delight in my ways of wisdom.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 26 , O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes delight in my ways of wisdom.
23:27 A prostitute is a deep pit; an adulterous woman is treacherous.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 27 , A prostitute is a deep pit; an adulterous woman is treacherous.
23:28 She hides and waits like a robber, looking for another victim who will be unfaithful to his wife.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 28 , She hides and waits like a robber, looking for another victim who will be unfaithful to his wife.
23:29 Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 29 , Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
23:30 It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 30 , It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks.
23:31 Don't let the sparkle and smooth taste of wine deceive you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 31 , Don't let the sparkle and smooth taste of wine deceive you.
23:32 For in the end it bites like a poisonous serpent; it stings like a viper.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 32 , For in the end it bites like a poisonous serpent; it stings like a viper.
23:33 You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 33 , You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things.
23:34 You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 34 , You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast.
23:35 And you will say, 'They hit me, but I didn't feel it. I didn't even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can have another drink?'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 23 , Verse 35 , And you will say, 'They hit me, but I didn't feel it. I didn't even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can have another drink?'
