Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:16
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:16 Context
13As 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. 14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. 15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 17Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. 18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
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Other Translations
Hast thou found hony? eate so much as is sufficient for thee: lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Have you found honey? Eat {only} what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you have honey, take only as much as is enough for you; for fear that, being full of it, you may not be able to keep it down.
- Basic English Bible
Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be surfeited therewith, and vomit it.
- Darby Bible
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.
- Webster's Bible
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
- World English Bible
Honey thou hast found -- eat thy sufficiency, Lest thou be satiated [with] it, and hast vomited it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Have you found honey? Eat {only} what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you have honey, take only as much as is enough for you; for fear that, being full of it, you may not be able to keep it down.
- Basic English Bible
Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be surfeited therewith, and vomit it.
- Darby Bible
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.
- Webster's Bible
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
- World English Bible
Honey thou hast found -- eat thy sufficiency, Lest thou be satiated [with] it, and hast vomited it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:16
25:16 Honey - By honey he understands, not only all delicious meats, but all worldly delights, which we are here taught to use with moderation.