Proverbs 23:7 Parallel Translations

As he calculates the cost to himself, this is what he does: He tells you, "Eat and drink," but he doesn't really mean it.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

ASV:

For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

BBE:

For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

DBY:

For as he thinketh in his soul, so is he. Eat and drink! will he say unto thee; but his heart is not with thee.

ERV:

For as he reckoneth within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

JPS:

For as one that hath reckoned within himself, so is he: 'Eat and drink', saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

WBS:

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

WEB:

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

YLT:

For as he hath thought in his soul, so is he, 'Eat and drink,' saith he to thee, And his heart is not with thee.

Proverbs 23:7 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 26:24 He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart.

Proverbs 26:25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

23:7 So is he - You are not to judge of him by his words, but by the constant temper of his mind.

MHC:

23:1-3 God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm. 4,5. Be not of those that will be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long. 6-8. Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of the Bread of life. 9. It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold his peace. 10,11. The fatherless are taken under God's special protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and he is mighty, almighty.

CONC:

Always Cost Drink Eat Heart Inwardly Reckoned Reckoning Says Soul Thinketh Thinking Thinks Thoughts Within

Always Cost Drink Eat Food Heart Inwardly Kind Reckoned Reckoning Soul Thinketh Thinking Thinks Thought Thoughts Within

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