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- Proverbs
- Chapter 23
- Verse 3
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Be not desirous of his dainties,.... His savoury food, which is very grateful to the taste, his rich provisions and royal dainties; do not lust after them, as the word (s) signifies, in an immoderate…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Dainties ... deceitful meat - Such as “savory meat,” venison Gen 27:4, offered not from genuine hospitality, but with some by-ends.
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Maurer quotes in illustration of these verses (1 3):
"Keep thee from the man that hath power to kill,
And thou shalt have no suspicion of the fear of death:
And if thou come unto him, commit no…
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