Proverbs 23:6
6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies;
Other Translations of Proverbs 23:6
King James Version
6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
English Standard Version
6 Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy;
The Message
6 Don't accept a meal from a tightwad; don't expect anything special.
New King James Version
6 Do not eat the bread of a miser, Nor desire his delicacies;
New Living Translation
6 Don't eat with people who are stingy; don't desire their delicacies.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:6
Commentary on Proverbs 23:6-8
(Read Proverbs 23:6-8)
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, Isaiah 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of the Bread of life.