My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 24 of Proverbs. The wise person receives responsibility for those being led unjustly toward death. He cannot excuse himself by claiming ignorance because God knows the heart and weighs intentions. Then comes a warning against rejoicing when an enemy falls: such an attitude may bring the Lord’s displeasure. Biblical justice does not authorize turning an adversary’s misfortune into an occasion for personal celebration.
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Iß, mein Sohn, Honig, denn er ist gut, und Honigseim ist süß in deinem Halse.
Come, hijo mío, de la miel, porque es buena, Y del panal dulce a tu paladar:
Come miel, hijo mío, porque es buena; la miel que destila del panal es dulce a tu paladar.
Mon fils, mange du miel, car il est bon; Un rayon de miel sera doux à ton palais.
Figliuol mio, mangia pure del miele; Perciocchè egli è buono; E del favo del miele, che è dolce al tuo palato;
Come mel, meu filho, porque é bom; o favo de mel é doce ao teu paladar.
我兒啊,你要吃蜜,因為它是美好的, 要讓甘甜的蜜滴入你的口。
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