When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which is before thee,
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXIII. Cautions against Luxury and Covetousness. 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous…