Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 23:4-8

"Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For [riches] certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven. Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties: For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words." — Proverbs 23:4-8 (ASV)

Do not be among those who desire to be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those who hold them ever so firmly, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long.

Do not make yourself burdensome to anyone, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves (Isaiah 25:6; Isaiah 55:2), we may safely partake of the Bread of life.