Proverbs 23:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't go and stuff yourself! That would be just the same as cutting your throat.

Cross References

Philippians 3:19

that they are headed for hell! They worship their stomachs and brag about the disgusting things they do. All they can think about are the things of this world.

1 Corinthians 9:27

I keep my body under control and make it my slave, so I won't lose out after telling the good news to others.

Proverbs 23:1

When you are invited to eat with a king, use your best manners.

Proverbs 23:20

Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food.

Genesis 27:14

So Jacob brought the meat to his mother, and she cooked the tasty food that his father liked.