Proverbs 23:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:7 — KJV
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.”
— Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:7
“And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:7: heart, eat, drink
“Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern: Make...: or, Seek my favour: Heb. Make with me a blessing cistern: or, pit”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:7: eat, drink, saith
“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:7: heart, eat, drink
“Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern; Make...: or, Seek my favour by a present: Heb. Make with me a blessing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:7: eat, drink, saith
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:7: eat, drink, saith
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