Proverbs 25:17
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house- too much of you, and they will hate you.
Other Translations of Proverbs 25:17
King James Version
17 Withdraw
English Standard Version
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
The Message
17 And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.
New King James Version
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
New Living Translation
17 Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:17
Commentary on Proverbs 25:17
(Read Proverbs 25:17)
We cannot be upon good terms with our neighbours, without discretion as well as sincerity. How much better a Friend is God than any other friend! The oftener we come to him, the more welcome.