Proverbs 25:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Honey in those parts was oft found in woods or fields, as Judges 14:8, &c.; 1 Samuel 14:25. By honey he understands, not only all delicious meats, but all present and worldly delights, which we are here taught to use with moderation. Honey excessively taken disposeth a man to vomiting.

Proverbs 25:16

16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.