Do not show yourself craving his tasty dishes, as it is the food of lies.”​—Prov. 23:1-3.

“Do not show yourself craving his tasty dishes, as it is the food of lies,” warns the proverb. The guest should not be deceived into thinking that this invitation to eat automatically means that he is a favored one, nor should he presumptuously try to become too intimate with the man. This could lead to his humiliation and possible downfall. Consider the case of Haman, who lost out just when he thought he was the most intimate with King Ahasuerus of Persia.​—Esther 5:8-11; 7:1-10.