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13 My son, eat honey, for it is good,
    the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste;
14 so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul.
    If you have found it, then there will be a reward:
    Your hope will not be cut off.

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Saying Twenty-Six

13 My son, eat honey because it is good,
    and the honeycomb that is sweet to your taste;
14 so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul;
    when you have found it, then there will be a reward,
    and your expectation will not be cut off.

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Saying 26

13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
    honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
    If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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16 The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
    but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

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16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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