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Proverbs 27:7

World English Bible

A full soul loathes a honeycomb;
but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

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Proverbs 27:7 in other translations

The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

Proverbs 27:7 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:7 in context

  1. 5Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.
  2. 6The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
  3. 7A full soul loathes a honeycomb;
    but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
  4. 8As a bird that wanders from her nest,
    so is a man who wanders from his home.
  5. 9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.