Proverbs 27:7 Wisdom for Life

7 He who is full loathes honey,
but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

Meaning of Proverbs 27:7

Proverbs 27:7 - "One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet." This verse juxtaposes satisfaction and desperation, illustrating that our heart's condition shapes perception. When spiritually nourished, we may shun even the sweetest temptations, but in spiritual hunger, anything can seem desirable. It beckons us to seek God's fulfillment continually.

Cross References for Proverbs 27:7

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Numbers 11:20 - but for a whole month—until it comes out of your nostrils and you loathe it—because you have re... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:20

John 6:9 - “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among... Click to read the verse John 6:9 Click to read the verse John 6:9

Job 6:7 - I refuse to touch it; such food makes me ill. Click to read the verse Job 6:7 Click to read the verse Job 6:7

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Luke 15:16-17 - He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anyt... Click to read the verse Luke 15:16-17 Click to read the verse Luke 15:16-17