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Proverbs 25:25-27
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
    so is good news from a far country.
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain
    is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey,
    so be sparing of complimentary words.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 25:27 Cn Compare Gk Syr Tg: Heb searching out their glory is glory
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Proverbs 25:25-27
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25 Like cold water to a weary soul
    is good news from a distant land.(A)
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
    are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

27 It is not good to eat too much honey,(B)
    nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.(C)

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