What does Proverbs 23:8 mean?

Proverbs 23:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 23:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

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

8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

10Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

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