Proverbs 25:16
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.
In context
13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master. 14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one 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 enough— too much of it, and you will vomit. 17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you. 18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 25:16 in the KJV
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 25:16 in the ESV
If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.