That is, “Restrain your appetite, eat as if the knife were at your throat.” Others render the words “you will put a knife to your throat,” etc., th…

And put a knife to thy throat— Use the strongest methods to keep your appetite in check, if you are likely to give way to…

And put a knife to your throat
Refrain from too much talk at the table; give not too loose to your tongue, but bridl…

God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.