Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:13 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 24:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: to: Heb. upon thy palate”
Proverbs 24:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:13
'My son, eat thou honey, because it is good'—wisdom is compared to honey's sweetness and nourishment. The verse delights in honey's pleasure and benefit, then applies the metaphor to wisdom (v. 14). Just as honey tastes sweet and provides energy, wisdom delights the soul and strengthens life. This positive framing contrasts with warnings about folly's bitterness. Wisdom isn't merely duty but delight, not just beneficial but pleasurable. Those who taste wisdom find it sweet; the truly wise person craves it like honey. This echoes Psalm 19:10 and 119:103 about God's Word being sweeter than honey...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:13
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“and choose the good.”
“my sister”
“lest you eat too much”
“my bride”
“more than honey to my mouth!”
“with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.”
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
“yes”