For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
High. Thus the fool excuses himself. But wisdom condescends to our weakness, if we be truly in earnest, Deuteronomy xxxii. 12. Mouth. To defend himself, or to give advice. (Calmet)