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Proverbs 25:17
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Proverbs 25:17
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Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.
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Proverbs 25:17 in Other Translations
KJV
17
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
ESV
17
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
NLT
17
Don’t visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
MSG
17
And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.
CSB
17
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house; otherwise, he'll get sick of you and hate you.
Proverbs 25:17 In-Context
15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.
17
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.
18
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19
Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
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