Proverbs 25:16

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:16

BSB
If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
AKJV
Have you found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled therewith, and vomit it.
CPDV
You have discovered honey; eat what is sufficient for you, lest perhaps, being filled up, you may vomit it.
ERV
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
NHEB
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
SMT
Thou didst find honey; eat thy sufficiency, lest thou shalt be satiated, and thou vomit it forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 25:16

HastthoufoundH4672VerbhoneyH1706Noun MasculineeatH398VerbsomuchasissufficientH1767PrepositionfortheelestthoubefilledH7646VerbtherewithandvomitH6958Verbit

Commentary for Proverbs 25:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:16
Summary
Excess of good things causes sickness
Event
Warning against excessive eating
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom