Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 23:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Proverbs 23:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Proverbs 23:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

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

Deceitful meat.— Not offered out of friendship and love to you; for an unguarded word spoken in the insecurity of the festive hour might bring ruin to you.