Proverbs 23:6

Modern English Version

Eat not the bread of him who has an evil eye, nor desire his delicacies,

Cross References

Psalm 141:4

Let not my heart incline to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity; and let me not eat of their delicacies.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 23:3

Be not desirous of his delicacies, for they are deceitful food.

Proverbs 28:22

He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

Matthew 20:15

Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’

Mark 7:22

theft, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, an envious eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware lest there be a wicked thought in your heart, saying, “The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,” and your eye be evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing, and he cry out to the Lord against you, and it become sin in you.

Deuteronomy 28:56

The tender and delicate woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her delicateness and tenderness, will be hostile toward her beloved husband, and toward her son and her daughter,