Proverbs 24:13-14
New American Standard Bible
13 My son, eat (A)honey, for it is good;
Yes, the (B)honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
14 Know that (C)wisdom is the same for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be a [a](D)future,
And your hope will not be cut off.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:14 Lit latter end
Proverbs 24:13-14
Common English Bible
13 My child, eat honey, for it is good.
The honeycomb is sweet in your mouth.
14 Know that wisdom is like that for your whole being.
If you find it, there is a future.
Your hope won’t be cut off.
Proverbs 28:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16
Common English Bible
16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
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