Proverbs 25:27 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 25:27 MSG (The Message)
It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you.
Proverbs 25:27 KJV (King James Version)
It is not good to eat much honey: So for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Proverbs 25:27 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one’s own glory.
Proverbs 25:27 NCV (New Century Version)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.
Proverbs 25:27 ASV (American Standard Version)
It is not good to eat much honey; So for men to search out their own glory is grievous.
Proverbs 25:27 NIV (New International Version)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.
Proverbs 25:27 NKJV (New King James Version)
It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory.
Proverbs 25:27 AMP (Amplified Bible)
It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
Proverbs 25:27 NLT (New Living Translation)
It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
Proverbs 25:27 TPT (The Passion Translation)
It’s good to eat sweet things, but you can take too much. It’s good to be honored, but to seek words of praise is not honor at all.
Proverbs 25:27 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.