KJV ORIGINAL
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, or you'll have too much and throw it up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is teaching that even good things can become harmful if we have too much of them - moderation is wise.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, honey was a rare and precious treat, often the sweetest food available to people. Solomon is using this familiar example to teach about the importance of self-control and moderation. The imagery would have been very relatable to his audience, who understood both the delight of finding honey and the physical consequences of overindulgence.
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