Do not crave that ruler’s ¹  delicacies, for ²  that food is deceptive. ³ 

biblegateway Pro 23:3

Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

don't desire his choice food, for that food is deceptive.

Do not crave his delicacies, because this is food that deceives you.

biblegateway Pro 23:3

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

bibleoremus Pro 23:3

Do not desire the ruler’s delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

Do not hanker after his dainties, for they are not what they seem.

biblegateway Pro 23:3

Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food.

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat.

biblegateway Pro 23:3

Do not crave that ruler’s ¹  delicacies, for ²  that food is deceptive. ³ 

¹ tn Heb “his”; the referent (the ruler mentioned in v. 1) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

² sn The final line gives the causal clause: The impressive feast is not what it appears to be; the king is not doing you a favor, but rather wants something from you or is observing you (K&D 17:104); cf. TEV “he may be trying to trick you.”

³ sn Verses 1-3 form the sixth saying about being cautious before rulers (cf. Instruction of Amememope, chap. 23, 23:13-18). One should not get too familiar with rulers, for they always have ulterior motives. The Mishnah cites Gamaliel as warning that a ruler only draws someone into his court for his purpose, but in their day of trouble he will not be there to help them (m. Abot 2:3).