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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 My child, eat honey, for it is good,
and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.(A)
14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul;
if you find it, you will find a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.(B)
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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
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