KJV ORIGINAL
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And put a knife to your throat if you are someone who has a big appetite.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is using dramatic imagery to warn against being controlled by excessive desire for food or other appetites.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from a section giving advice about dining with rulers and people in authority. In ancient times, being invited to eat with wealthy or powerful people was both an honor and a potential trap, where one could embarrass themselves or be manipulated. The wisdom literature of Proverbs often used vivid, memorable language to teach important life lessons about self-control.
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