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Proverbs 25:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 25:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 25 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
Proverbs 25:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 25:16
Found honey? Eat only enough; lest you be full and vomit it. The Hebrew 'devash' (honey) and 'sava' (satisfied/full to excess) warns against overindulgence. Even good things become harmful in excess. Honey represents pleasure and sweetness - desirable but dangerous if overdone. This verse teaches moderation: enjoy good gifts without gluttony. Temperance applies to all pleasures, even legitimate ones. Self-control honors God; indulgence dishonors both gift and Giver.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:16
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“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
“in which is dissipation”
“eat honey”
“And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.”
“and choose the good.”
“there was a swarm of bees in the body of the lion”
“that because of the abundance of milk which they shall give he shall eat butter: for everyone will eat butter and honey that is left in the midst of the land.”
“and lose your good words.”