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Proverbs 25:16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Proverbs 25:16 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:16 in other translations
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
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In context
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
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