It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
It's not good to eat too much honey, and in the same way, it's not honorable for people to seek their own praise.
This verse is teaching that just as too much of a sweet thing can make you sick, constantly seeking praise and recognition for yourself actually brings the opposite of honor.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, attributed mainly to King Solomon and compiled during the reign of King Hezekiah around the 8th century BC. In ancient Israelite culture, honey was a prized delicacy representing sweetness and abundance, but overindulgence in it could lead to discomfort, serving as a metaphor for excess. This verse uses that everyday example to caution against the folly of self-glorification, emphasizing that true wisdom involves restraint and humility.
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