Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Gill's Exposition
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,.... Jarchi interprets it of the words of the law; but it may be much better understood of the doctrines of the Gospel; such as the doctrines of God's everlasting…
Barnes' Notes
Honey took its place not only among the luxuries, but among the medicines of the Israelites. This two-fold use made it all the more suitable to be an emblem both of the true Wisdom which is also true…
Matthew Henry
The pleasant words here commended must be those which the heart of the wise teaches, and adds learning to (Pro 16:23), words of seasonable advice, instruction, and comfort, words taken from God's…
Cambridge Bible
health i.e. healthy or wholesome. There is no necessary reference to any medicinal properties in honey. Comp. Pro 4:22; Pro 12:18; Pro 13:17; and Jonathan's experience, when he was exhausted with…
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