Proverbs 24:13
The Scripture
(13) My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Proverbs 24 warns against envying wicked men and entering into their company, reminding the reader that evil has no lasting future. It encourages building a household through wisdom and knowledge rather than brute strength, and calls for courage in the face of adversity and justice in the face of oppression. The chapter ends with a short parable of the sluggard's overgrown vineyard, drawing the lesson that poverty and ruin come to those who sleep through their responsibilities.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 25:16Proverbs 25:27Song of Solomon 5:1Isaiah 7:15Matthew 3:4
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