Proverbs 25:17
New International Version
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.

New Living Translation
Don’t visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.

English Standard Version
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.

Berean Standard Bible
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

King James Bible
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

New King James Version
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.

New American Standard Bible
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you.

NASB 1995
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you.

NASB 1977
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Lest he have more than his fill of you and hate you.

Amplified Bible
Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become tired of you and hate you.

Christian Standard Bible
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house; otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house; otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.

American Standard Version
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor's house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

Contemporary English Version
Don't visit friends too often, or they will get tired of it and start hating you.

English Revised Version
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not set foot in your neighbor's house too often. Otherwise, he will see too much of you and hate you.

Good News Translation
Don't visit your neighbors too often; they may get tired of you and come to hate you.

International Standard Version
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.

Majority Standard Bible
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

NET Bible
Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

New Heart English Bible
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

World English Bible
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Withdraw your foot from your neighbor’s house, "" Lest he is satiated [with] you, and has hated you.

Young's Literal Translation
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, Lest he be satiated with thee, and have hated thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
Make rare thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he shall be satiated with thee, and hate thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Withdraw your feet from the house of your neighbor, lest, when he has had his fill, he may hate you.

New American Bible
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbors’ house, lest they have their fill of you—and hate you.

New Revised Standard Version
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, otherwise the neighbor will become weary of you and hate you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Do not visit your neighbor's house too frequently, lest he become weary of you and so hate you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Let not your foot frequent the house of your friend, lest he be weary of you and hate you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; Lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Enter sparingly into thy friend's house, lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
More Proverbs of Solomon
16If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you. 18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.…

Cross References
Proverbs 27:14
If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Proverbs 22:3
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 18:24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Proverbs 21:9
Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 21:19
Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

Proverbs 17:14
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 26:17
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

Proverbs 20:3
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

Luke 10:5-7
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

1 Peter 4:15
Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.


Treasury of Scripture

Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.

Genesis 19:2,3
And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night…

Judges 19:18-21
And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house…

weary

Romans 15:24
Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

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Proverbs 25
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Seldom set foot
The phrase "seldom set foot" suggests a principle of moderation and restraint. In Hebrew, the word for "seldom" can be understood as "rarely" or "infrequently," emphasizing the importance of not overstepping boundaries. This reflects a broader biblical theme of wisdom in relationships, where balance and respect for others' space are crucial. The idea is not to avoid visiting altogether but to be considerate and discerning about the frequency of visits, ensuring that one's presence remains a blessing rather than a burden.

in your neighbor’s house
The term "neighbor" in the Hebrew context extends beyond the person living next door; it encompasses anyone with whom one has a relationship. The "house" symbolizes personal space and privacy. In ancient Israel, hospitality was a valued virtue, yet this proverb acknowledges the need for boundaries. The home is a sanctuary, and respecting it is a sign of love and consideration. This teaching aligns with the broader scriptural call to love one's neighbor as oneself, which includes respecting their personal space and time.

lest he grow weary
The phrase "lest he grow weary" warns of the potential consequences of overfamiliarity. The Hebrew root here conveys the idea of becoming tired or burdened. It serves as a reminder that even good relationships can suffer from overexposure. This wisdom is timeless, recognizing human nature's need for balance and the potential for irritation when boundaries are not respected. It encourages self-awareness and empathy, urging individuals to consider how their actions affect others.

and hate you
The word "hate" is strong, indicating a deep-seated aversion or animosity. In Hebrew, it can also imply rejection or enmity. This serves as a cautionary note about the potential deterioration of relationships when boundaries are not honored. The proverb underscores the importance of maintaining harmony and goodwill by being mindful of one's presence and its impact on others. It reflects the biblical principle of living peaceably with all, as far as it depends on you (Romans 12:18), and highlights the wisdom in preserving relationships through respect and moderation.

Verse 17. - Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; literally, make thy foot precious, rare; Septuagint, "Bring thy foot sparingly (σπάνιον) into thy friend's house," The proverb seems to be loosely connected with the preceding, as urging moderation. Do not pay too frequent visits to your neighbors' house, or make yourself too much at home there. The Son of Sirach has an utterance on a somewhat similar subject, "Give place, thou stranger, to an honourable man; my brother cometh to be lodged, and I have need of mine house. Those things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of house room, and reproaching of the lender" (Ecclus. 29:27, etc.). Lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Such a result might easily arise from too constant intercourse. Cornelius a Lapide quotes from Seneca ('De Benefic,' 1:15), "Rarum esse oportet quod diu carum velis," "That should be rare which you would enduringly bear." And Martial's cynical advice -

"Nulli te facias nimis sodalem;
Gaudebis minus, et minus dolebis."
The same poet ('Epigr.,' 4:29, 3) writes -

"Rara juvant; primis sic major gratia pomis,
Hibernae pretium sic meruere rosae."


Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Seldom
הֹקַ֣ר (hō·qar)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3365: To be heavy, valuable, to make rare

set foot
רַ֭גְלְךָ (raḡ·lə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

in your neighbor’s
רֵעֶ֑ךָ (rê·‘e·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow

house,
מִבֵּ֣ית (mib·bêṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

lest
פֶּן־ (pen-)
Conjunction
Strong's 6435: Removal, lest

he grow weary
יִ֝שְׂבָּעֲךָ֗ (yiś·bā·‘ă·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited

and hate you.
וּשְׂנֵאֶֽךָ׃ (ū·śə·nê·’e·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8130: To hate


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