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put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.

Proverbs 23:2 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૩:૨
જો તું ખાઉધરો હોય, તો તારે ગળે છરી મૂક.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २३:२
और यदि तू अधिक खानेवाला हो, तो थोड़ा खाकर भूखा उठ जाना।

In context

1When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

2put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.

3Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

4Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

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