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Proverbs 23:2 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 23:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.”
Proverbs 23:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:2
Put 'a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.' This vivid imagery counsels radical self-control with food, especially in the ruler's presence. The Hebrew 'baal nephesh' (given to appetite/master of desire) describes gluttony. The knife metaphor suggests treating unchecked appetite as mortally dangerous. Reformed theology recognizes gluttony as sin—failure of self-control and idolatry of physical pleasure. This applies beyond food to all appetites. We must mortify the flesh (Colossians 3:5), treating uncontrolled desire as life-threatening.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:2
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“whose god is the belly”
“cut it off”
“lest by any means”