Proverbs 24:13
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My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 24:13
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, take honey, for it is good; and the flowing honey, which is sweet to your taste:
- Basic English Bible
Eat honey, my son, for it is good; and a honeycomb is sweet to thy taste:
- Darby Bible
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet to thy taste:
- Webster's Bible
My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:
- World English Bible
Eat my son, honey that [is] good, And the honeycomb -- sweet to thy palate.
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to thy taste;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:13
24:13 Eat - This is not a command, but a concession, and is only here expressed to illustrate the following verse. Honey in those parts was an usual food.
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