Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 23:3

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 23:3

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 23:3

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food." — Proverbs 23:3 (ASV)

Dainties ... deceitful meat - Such as savory meat, venison (Genesis 27:4), offered not from genuine hospitality, but with some ulterior motives.