Proverbs 27:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 27:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 27:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "Those who are full despise honey, but to the hungry even bitter food tastes sweet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 27:7 — NIV
“Those who are full despise honey, but to the hungry even bitter food tastes sweet.”
— Proverbs 27:7 (NIV)
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:7
“Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes.”
Similar theme of insatiability.
“If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.”
Shares the theme of overindulgence and its negative consequences.
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”
Relates to the idea of being satisfied, or not, with abundance.
“for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.”
Related to the idea of food/wealth/riches being less valuable to someone who is full/rich.
“As when a hungry person dreams of eating, but awakens hungry still; as when a thirsty person dreams of drinking, but awakens faint and dry, so will it be with all the nations that fight against Mount Zion.”
Related to the idea of not enjoying something when you are not hungry or thirsty
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