Proverbs 23:7

Easy To Read Version

He is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. He might say to you, “Eat and drink.” But that is not really what he wants.

Cross References

Psalm 12:2

People tell lies to their neighbors.\par Each and every person flatters {\cf2\super [68]} his\par neighbors with lies.\par

Psalm 55:21

My enemies attack their own friends.\par They don’t do the things they agree to do.\par

Proverbs 19:22

Everyone wants a true and loyal friend—it is better to be poor than a person that can’t be trusted.

Proverbs 26:23

Good words that hide an evil plan is like silver paint over a cheap, clay pot.

Proverbs 26:24

An evil person makes himself look good by the things he says. But he hides his evil plans in his heart.

Proverbs 26:25

The things he says might seem good. But don’t trust him. His heart is full of evil ideas.

Daniel 11:27

Those two kings will have their hearts set on hurting each other. They will sit at the same table and lie to each other, but it will not do either one any good. Why? Because God has set a time for their end to come.

Luke 7:39

The Pharisee that asked Jesus to come to his house saw this. He thought to himself, “If this man (Jesus) were a prophet, {\cf2\super [143]} he would know that the woman who is touching him is a sinner!”

Judges 16:15

Then Delilah said to Samson, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when you don’t even trust me? You refuse to tell me your secret. This is the third time you made me look foolish. You haven’t told me the secret of your great strength.”