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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The special instance covers the general law, that indulgence in pleasure of any kind brings on satiety and weariness, but self-restraint multiplies…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The full soul loathes an honeycomb.— So the moderate use of the good things of this life increases our enjoyment of them.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The full soul loatheth (even that luscious thing) an honeycomb. No true preaching will be accepted by him who is full of himself,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The full soul loathes an honeycomb
Or "tramples upon" it {a}, as the word signifies, and most versions render it, ex…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. Similarly, the proud and self-sufficient di…

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