Translations
Modern
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
Traditional
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Literal
Make rare your foot from the house of your neighbor, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
Latin
Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, nequando satiatus oderit te.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
Notes
Honey is tasty and healthy in moderation (Proverbs 24:13–14), but too much can cause vomiting. This idea applies to other life areas. For example, visiting your neighbors is good, but do not visit too often.
Glossary
Topics
Boundaries Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Guest: Rules for the Conduct of Hatred: Saints should Give No Cause For