Proverbs 23:1
Strong's Lexicon
When
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

you sit down
תֵ֭שֵׁב (ṯê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3427: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell

to dine
לִלְח֣וֹם (lil·ḥō·wm)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's Hebrew 3898: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war 2) (Qal) to eat, use as food

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew 854: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)

a ruler,
מוֹשֵׁ֑ל (mō·wō·šêl)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4910: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion

consider
בִּ֥ין (bîn)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard

carefully
תָּ֝בִ֗ין (tā·ḇîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard

אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's Hebrew 853: 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

what
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 834: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if

is set before you,
לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6440: 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,

Young's Literal Translation
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which [is] before thee,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

New American Standard Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,

King James Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee:
Parallel Verses
New International Version
When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,

New Living Translation
While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.

English Standard Version
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you,

New American Standard Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,

King James Bible
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

International Standard Version
Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about what is before you.

NET Bible
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

American Standard Version
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

English Revised Version
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently him that is before thee;

Young's Literal Translation
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which is before thee,
















Cross References
Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Proverbs 23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 22:28
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

Proverbs 22:27
If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

Proverbs 23:3
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

Proverbs 23:4
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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