16Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.


In Context

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

14 As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

15 By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

16 Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.

17 Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.

18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 25:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:16If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:16Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be surfeited therewith, and vomit it.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:16Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:16Honey thou hast found — eat thy sufficiency, Lest thou be satiated with it, and hast vomited it.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:16Have you found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled therewith, and vomit it.