Proverbs 24:13-14
New Living Translation
13 My child,[a] eat honey, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a bright future,
and your hopes will not be cut short.
Proverbs 24:13-14
English Standard Version
13 My son, (A)eat honey, for it is good,
and (B)the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul;
if you find it, there will be (C)a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 28:16
New Living Translation
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
English Standard Version
16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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