Proverbs 23:7

7 Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, "Eat and drink," but they don't really mean it.

Proverbs 23:7 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he
He is not the man his mouth speaks or declares him to be, but what his heart thinks; which is discovered by his looks and actions, and by which he is to be judged of, and not by his words; eat and drink, saith he to thee, but his heart [is] not with thee;
he bids you eat and drink, but he does not desire you should, at least but very sparingly; it is only a mere compliment, not a hearty welcome.

Proverbs 23:7 In-Context

5 Wealth can vanish in the wink of an eye. It can seem to grow wings and fly away like an eagle.

6 Don't eat the food of selfish people; don't be greedy for their fine foods.

7 Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, "Eat and drink," but they don't really mean it.

8 You will throw up the little you have eaten, and you will have wasted your kind words.

9 Don't speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.