New International Version Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. New Living Translation My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. English Standard Version My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Berean Standard Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. Berean Literal Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet upon your palate. King James Bible My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: New King James Version My son, eat honey because it is good, And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; New American Standard Bible My son, eat honey, for it is good; Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; NASB 1995 My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; NASB 1977 My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; Legacy Standard Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, Indeed, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; Amplified Bible My son, eat honey, because it is good, And the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Berean Annotated Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. Christian Standard Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; Holman Christian Standard Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; American Standard Version My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste: Contemporary English Version Honey is good for you, my children, and it tastes sweet. English Revised Version My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: GOD'S WORD® Translation Eat honey, my son, because it is good. Honey that flows from the honeycomb tastes sweet. Good News Translation My child, eat honey; it is good. And just as honey from the comb is sweet on your tongue, International Standard Version My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste; NET Bible Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. New Heart English Bible My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste. Webster's Bible Translation My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet to thy taste: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. World English Bible My son, eat honey, for it is good, the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy son, eat honey that [is] good, "" And the honeycomb [is] sweet to your palate. Berean Literal Bible Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet upon your palate. Young's Literal Translation Eat my son, honey that is good, And the honeycomb -- sweet to thy palate. Smith's Literal Translation My son, eat honey, for it is good; and the dropping of honey being sweet to thy palate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat: Catholic Public Domain Version My son, eat honey, because it is good, and the honeycomb, because it is so sweet to your throat. New American Bible If you eat honey, my son, because it is good, if pure honey is sweet to your taste, New Revised Standard Version My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy son, eat honey because it is good, and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Eat honey, my son, because it is good, and honeycomb is sweet to your palate. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My son, eat thou honey, for it is good, And the honeycomb is sweet to thy taste; Brenton Septuagint Translation My son, eat honey, for the honeycomb is good, that thy throat may be sweetened. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Do not Envy…12If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? 13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. 14Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.… Cross References Eat honey, my son, for it is good, Proverbs 25:16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Judges 14:8-9 When Samson returned later to take her, he left the road to see the lion’s carcass, and in it was a swarm of bees, along with their honey. / So he scooped some honey into his hands and ate it as he went along. And when he returned to his father and mother, he gave some to them and they ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lion’s carcass. and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Ezekiel 3:3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Song of Solomon 4:11 Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon. Isaiah 7:15 By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey. Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” John 6:57-58 Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me. / This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.” Treasury of Scripture My son, eat you honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste: eat Proverbs 25:16,27 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it… Song of Solomon 5:1 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. Isaiah 7:15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. to the taste or upon thy palate Jump to Previous Comb Drippings Droppings Eat Flowing Good Honey Honeycomb Honey-Comb Palate Sweet TasteJump to Next Comb Drippings Droppings Eat Flowing Good Honey Honeycomb Honey-Comb Palate Sweet TasteProverbs 24 1. Precepts and WarningsEat honey, my son, for it is good, Honey was a valuable food in Israel, associated with abundance, health, and God’s provision. A father’s instruction to his son presents it as a good gift to be received with gratitude and discernment. Pro 25:16 If you find honey, eat just what you need,… and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. Honey taken directly from the comb was especially prized for its purity and sweetness. Its satisfying taste prepares the reader for the following comparison: wisdom is not merely useful, but deeply good and rewarding when received and lived out. Pro 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Son The term "my son" is often used in Proverbs to address the reader or listener, symbolizing a relationship of guidance and instruction, much like a father to a son. 3. Honey In ancient Israel, honey was a symbol of abundance and pleasure. It was a natural sweetener and considered a delicacy. 4. Honeycomb Represents the purest form of honey, directly from the source, symbolizing purity and natural goodness. 5. Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where honey was a common and valued commodity. Teaching Points The Goodness of God's CreationHoney is a reminder of the goodness and provision of God's creation. Just as honey is sweet and nourishing, so are the gifts and wisdom that come from God. Pursuit of Wisdom Just as one seeks out honey for its sweetness, we should seek wisdom for its life-giving properties. Wisdom, like honey, enriches and sustains us. Spiritual Nourishment The sweetness of honey can be likened to the sweetness of God's word. We should "taste and see" that the Lord is good, finding nourishment in His teachings. Value of Simple Pleasures In a world often focused on complexity and excess, the simple pleasure of honey reminds us to appreciate the small, good things God provides. Symbol of Purity and Truth The honeycomb represents purity and truth. In our spiritual lives, we should strive for purity and truth in our relationship with God and others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 24:13?2. How can we apply "eat honey, my son" to our spiritual nourishment today? 3. What does Proverbs 24:13 teach about valuing wisdom as sweet to the soul? 4. How does Proverbs 24:13 connect with Psalm 19:10 about God's Word's sweetness? 5. How can we ensure our pursuit of wisdom is as diligent as seeking honey? 6. In what ways can we share the "sweetness" of wisdom with others daily? 7. What does Proverbs 24:13 symbolize in the context of wisdom and knowledge? 8. How does Proverbs 24:13 relate to the pursuit of spiritual nourishment? 9. Why is honey used as a metaphor in Proverbs 24:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24? Verses 13, 14. - An exhortation to the study of wisdom, with an analogy. Verse 13. - Eat thou honey, because it is good. Honey entered largely into the diet of the Oriental, and was regarded not only as pleasant to the taste and nutritious, but also as possessed of healing powers. It was especially used for children's food (Isaiah 7:15), and thus becomes an emblem of the purest wisdom. "I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey," says the lover in Song of Solomon 5:1; and the psalmist says that the ordinances of the Lord are "sweeter than honey and the honeycomb" (Psalm 19:10; see on Proverbs 25:16). Palestine was a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8); hence is derived the continual reference to this article of diet in the Bible. Proverbs 24:13 blends the literal enjoyment of honey with a gentle lesson: God’s gifts—especially His wisdom—are objectively good and subjectively delightful. The father calls his child to receive, savor, and benefit from what the Lord provides, turning everyday sweetness into a reminder that walking in God’s Word refreshes, nourishes, and heals the life that embraces it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eatאֱכָל־ (’ĕ·ḵāl-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat honey, דְבַ֣שׁ (ḏə·ḇaš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1706: Honey, syrup my son, בְּנִ֣י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it is good, ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and the honeycomb וְנֹ֥פֶת (wə·nō·p̄eṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5317: Flowing honey, honey from the comb is sweet מָ֝ת֗וֹק (mā·ṯō·wq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4966: Sweet, sweetness to your עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against taste. חִכֶּֽךָ׃ (ḥik·ke·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums Additonal Resources Proverbs 24:13 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 24:13 Bible Gateway Proverbs 24:13 Bible.com Proverbs 24:13 NIV |
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