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A full soul loathes a honeycomb; But to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
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Satisfaction vs. Satiety
Commentators first point to the literal meaning: overindulgence leads to weariness. Someone who is already full, even of good things, loses their appetite. Scholars like Albert Barnes note that this principle teaches that self-restraint and moderation actually multiply our sources of enjoyment and gratitude for God's provisions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The special instance covers the general law, that indulgence in pleasure of any kind brings on satiety and weariness, but self-restraint multiplies…
19th Century
Anglican
The full soul loathes an honeycomb.— So the moderate use of the good things of this life increases our enjoyment of them.…
Baptist
The full soul loatheth (even that luscious thing) an honeycomb. No true preaching will be accepted by him who is full of himself,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The full soul loathes an honeycomb Or "tramples upon" it {a}, as the word signifies, and most versions render it, ex…
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…
