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Proverbs 23:7

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, “Eat and drink!” But his heart is not with you.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For as he reckoneth within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For as he thinketh in his soul, so is he. Eat and drink! will he say unto thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, just as he hath thought in his own mind, so, he is: Eat and drink! he may say to thee, but, his heart, is not with thee.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For as he hath thought in his soul, so [is] he, 'Eat and drink,' saith he to thee, And his heart [is] not with thee.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Because, like a soothsayer, and diviner, he thinketh that which he knoweth not. Eat and drink, will he say to thee: and his mind is not with thee.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For as though he thought it in his heart, so will hee say vnto thee, Eate and drinke: but his heart is not with thee.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eate, and drinke, sayth he to thee, but his heart [is] not with thee.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For he is like him that swallows pitch; in like manner you will eat and drink with him, but his heart is not with you.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— so he eats and drinks as if any one should swallow a hair, and do not bring him in to thyself, nor eat thy morsel with him:
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.

Strong's Numbers & Hebrew NamesHebrew Old TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
For x3588
(3588) Complement
כִּי
kiy
{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
as x3644
(3644) Complement
כְמוֹ
k@mow
{kem-o'}
A form of the prefix K, but used separately (compare H3651); as, thus, so.
he thinketh 8176
{8176} Prime
שָׁעַר
sha`ar
{shaw-ar'}
A primitive root; to split or open, that is, (literally, but only as denominative from H8179) to act as gate keeper (see H7778); (figuratively) to estimate.
z8804
<8804> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Perfect (See H8816)
Count - 12562
in his heart, 5315
{5315} Prime
נֶפֶשׁ
nephesh
{neh'-fesh}
From H5314; properly a breathing creature, that is, animal or (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental).
so x3651
(3651) Complement
כֵּן
ken
{kane}
From H3559; properly set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjugation) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles).
[is] he: x1931
(1931) Complement
הוּא
huw'
{hoo}
The second form is the feminine beyond the Pentateuch; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular, he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are.
Eat 398
{0398} Prime
אָכַל
'akal
{aw-kal'}
A primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively).
z8798
<8798> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperative (See H8810)
Count - 2847
and drink, 8354
{8354} Prime
שָׁתָה
shathah
{shaw-thaw'}
A primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively).
z8798
<8798> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperative (See H8810)
Count - 2847
saith 559
{0559} Prime
אָמַר
'amar
{aw-mar'}
A primitive root; to say (used with great latitude).
z8799
<8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 19885
he to thee; but his heart 3820
{3820} Prime
לֵב
leb
{labe}
A form of H3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.
[is] not x1077
(1077) Complement
בַּל
bal
{bal}
From H1086; properly a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverbially) not at all; also lest.
with thee. x5973
(5973) Complement
עִם
`im
{eem}
From H6004; adverb or preposition, with (that is, in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on Proverbs 23:6-8.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Proverbs 23:6-8.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Proverbs 23:7

So is he — You are not to judge of him by his words, but by the constant temper of his mind.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
as:

Proverbs 19:22 The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
Matthew 9:3-4 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This [man] blasphemeth. ... And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Luke 7:39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

Eat:

Judges 16:15 And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart [is] not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength [lieth].
2 Samuel 13:26-28 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee? ... Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
Psalms 12:2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lips [and] with a double heart do they speak.
Psalms 55:21 [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.
Daniel 11:27 And both these kings' hearts [shall be] to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end [shall be] at the time appointed.
Luke 11:37-54 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. ... Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Jg 16:15. 2S 13:26. Ps 12:2; 55:21. Pv 19:22. Dn 11:27. Mt 9:3. Lk 7:39; 11:37.

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