The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
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Interpretation
The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, find comfort from the meanest book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.
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This thought runs through Proverbs 27:5-8.