Bible verse

Proverbs 25:16

If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

Proverbs 25:16 · BSB

Proverbs 25:16 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 25.

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Read all of Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25:16 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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