13 My son, eat (A)honey, for it is good,
Yes, the (B)honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
14 Know that (C)wisdom is thus for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be a [a](D)future,
And your hope will not be cut off.

15 (E)Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:14 Lit latter end

Saying 26

13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
    honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
    If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

Saying 27

15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous,
    do not plunder their dwelling place;

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