Proverbs 23:4

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

Key Reflection

This verse warns against coveting the luxuries and temptations offered by others, as these can lead to moral corruption. Such "dainties" are described as "deceitful," suggesting they may provide temporary pleasure but ultimately harm one's spiritual well-being.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Cease from thine own wisdom -i. e., “Cease from the use of what is in itself most excellent, if it only serves to seek after wealth, and so ministers to evil.” There is no special contrast between “thine own wisdom” and that given from above, though it is of course implied that in ceasing from his own prudence the man is on the way to attain a higher wisdom.

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