Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
What does Proverbs 23:6 mean?
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6 ; 55:2 , we may safely partake of the Bread of life.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 23:6-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.