Proverbs 23:7

7 He is the kind of person who is always thinking about how much it costs. "Eat and drink," he says to you. But he doesn't 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 When you take even a quick look at riches, they are gone. They grow wings and fly away into the sky like an eagle.

6 Don't eat the food of anyone who won't share it. Don't long for his fancy food.

7 He is the kind of person who is always thinking about how much it costs. "Eat and drink," he says to you. But he doesn't mean it.

8 You will throw up what little you have eaten. You will have wasted your words of praise.

9 Don't speak to a foolish person. He will laugh at your wise words.