Proverbs 27:7
One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.
In context
4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. 8 Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. 10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 27:7 in the KJV
The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 27:7 in the ESV
One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.