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.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 24:14 Lit latter end

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.

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Notas al pie

  1. 24:13 Hebrew My son; also in 24:21.

16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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