XXIII.
(1) Consider diligently what is before thee, — Rather, Who is before thee; that thy host is not an equal, but one who, if offended, might do thee deadly harm.
XXIII.
(1) Consider diligently what is before thee, — Rather, Who is before thee; that thy host is not an equal, but one who, if offended, might do thee deadly harm.
1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: