Proverbs 27:7

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:7

BSB
The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
AKJV
The full soul loathes an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
CPDV
A sated soul will trample the honeycomb. And a hungry soul will accept even bitter in place of sweet.
ERV
The full soul loatheth an honeycomb: but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
NHEB
A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
SMT
The full soul will tread down the honey droppings, and to the hungry soul all bitter is sweet.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:7
Summary
Hunger changes perception of taste.
Event
Hungry and full souls contrasted
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom