Pro 25:27 | MHM | STEP | Limits of Pleasure and Praise This section teaches us the importance of self-control, both in enjoying physical pleasures and in seeking the praise of others. It warns that too much of even good things, like honey, can be harmful. The desire for human praise can also lead to problems and does not bring true honor. Some also say that while we should not overindulge in pleasures, it is good to seek knowledge and wisdom, as these are never harmful in excess. v. 27 : The verse says, “It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory” . This means we should not take too much of what tastes good, because it can make us sick. In the same way, we should not be greedy for praise or try too hard to make ourselves popular. Looking for our own glory leads to embarrassment, not true honor. However, searching for wisdom and understanding is different—it is something good that will not harm us, even if we seek much of it. True glory comes from God and from doing what is right, not from chasing after the praise of people.

‏ Proverbs 25:27

Limits of Pleasure and Praise

This section teaches us the importance of self-control, both in enjoying physical pleasures and in seeking the praise of others. It warns that too much of even good things, like honey, can be harmful. The desire for human praise can also lead to problems and does not bring true honor. Some also say that while we should not overindulge in pleasures, it is good to seek knowledge and wisdom, as these are never harmful in excess.

v. 27: The verse says, “It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory” . This means we should not take too much of what tastes good, because it can make us sick. In the same way, we should not be greedy for praise or try too hard to make ourselves popular. Looking for our own glory leads to embarrassment, not true honor. However, searching for wisdom and understanding is different—it is something good that will not harm us, even if we seek much of it. True glory comes from God and from doing what is right, not from chasing after the praise of people.