Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:27

BSB
It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one's own glory.
AKJV
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
CPDV
Just as whoever eats too much honey, it is not good for him, so also whoever is an investigator of what is majestic will be overwhelmed by glory.
ERV
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.
NHEB
It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
SMT
To eat much honey is not good: and to seek out their honor, not honor.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:27
Summary
Excessive indulgence and self-praise lack worth
Event
Warning against excess
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom