Proverbs 23:7 Cross References

Proverbs 23:7

7: "Eat and drink," they say, but they don't mean it. They are always thinking about how much it costs.

Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and insincere hearts.

His words are as smooth as cream, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!

Then Delilah pouted, "How can you say you love me when you don't confide in me? You've made fun of me three times now, and you still haven't told me what makes you so strong!"

As Jesus was speaking, one of the Pharisees invited him home for a meal. So he went in and took his place at the table.
His host was amazed to see that he sat down to eat without first performing the ceremonial washing required by Jewish custom.
Then the Lord said to him, "You Pharisees are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are still filthy--full of greed and wickedness!
Fools! Didn't God make the inside as well as the outside?
So give to the needy what you greedily possess, and you will be clean all over.

"Blasphemy! This man talks like he is God!" some of the teachers of religious law said among themselves.
Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why are you thinking such evil thoughts?

Seeking nothing but each other's harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for an end will still come at the appointed time.

When the Pharisee who was the host saw what was happening and who the woman was, he said to himself, "This proves that Jesus is no prophet. If God had really sent him, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She's a sinner!"

"Well, then," Absalom said, "if you can't come, how about sending my brother Amnon instead?Why Amnon?" the king asked.
But Absalom kept on pressing the king until he finally agreed to let all his sons attend, including Amnon.
Absalom told his men, "Wait until Amnon gets drunk; then at my signal, kill him! Don't be afraid. I'm the one who has given the command. Take courage and do it!"

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