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Proverbs 23:1

“When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,”

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¹When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,

²And put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

³Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

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