What does Proverbs 25:16 mean?

Proverbs 25:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 25:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

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

17Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

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