Proverbs 25:17 meaning and explanation

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

Proverbs 25:17, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse comes from a collection of Solomon's proverbs copied by King Hezekiah's men, offering practical wisdom on neighborly restraint. The Hebrew word for neighbor, rea, means a friend or fellow community member, someone close enough to visit freely.

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