Proverbs 23:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

For as he thinketh in his heart (grudgingly; not as his kind speeches would imply), so (is) he. "Thinketh;" the Hebrew х shaa`ar (H8176)] means primarily to divide; hence, to decide, or estimate; and the noun a measure. He estimates his meats, and the cost of the entertainment, more than he does you; and is ill at ease if you eat much of his food.

Eat and drink, saith he ... but his heart is not with thee. He hospitably urges you to eat, but if you do, he will dislike you the more.

Proverbs 23:7

7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.