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lest he be weary of thee, and <i>so</i> hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor&#8217s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Lest he have more than his fill of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become tired of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house; otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seldom set foot in your neighbor&#8217s house; otherwise, he&#8217ll get sick of you and hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor's house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't visit friends too often, or they will get tired of it and start hating you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not set foot in your neighbor's house too often. Otherwise, he will see too much of you and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't visit your neighbors too often; they may get tired of you and come to hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seldom set foot in your neighbor?s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Withdraw your foot from your neighbor’s house, "" Lest he is satiated [with] you, and has hated you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, Lest he be satiated with thee, and have hated thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Make rare thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he shall be satiated with thee, and hate thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Withdraw your feet from the house of your neighbor, lest, when he has had his fill, he may hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let your foot be seldom in your neighbors’ house, lest they have their fill of you—and hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, otherwise the neighbor will become weary of you and hate you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Do not visit your neighbor's house too frequently, lest he become weary of you and so hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let not your foot frequent the house of your friend, lest he be weary of you and hate you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; Lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Enter sparingly into thy friend's house, lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5193" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3365.htm" title="3365: hō·qar (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be precious, prized or appraised. A primitive root; properly, apparently, to be heavy, i.e. valuable; causatively, to make rare.">Seldom</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">set foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘e·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">in your neighbor’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: mib·bêṯ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">lest</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: yiś·bā·‘ă·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">he grow weary</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ū·śə·nê·’e·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">and hate you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Proverbs 27:14</a></span><br />If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Proverbs 19:19</a></span><br />A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a></span><br />A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm">Proverbs 21:9</a></span><br />Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm">Proverbs 21:19</a></span><br />Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a></span><br />To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Proverbs 26:17</a></span><br />Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-7.htm">Proverbs 14:7</a></span><br />Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a></span><br />It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a></span><br />And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">1 Peter 4:15</a></span><br />Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2,3</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18-21</a></b></br> And he said unto him, We <i>are</i> passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence <i>am</i> I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I <i>am now</i> going to the house of the LORD; and there <i>is</i> no man that receiveth me to house… </p><p class="hdg">weary</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a></b></br> 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 <i>company</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-27.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Frequently</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-29.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Neighbour's</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Rarely</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Sated</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Satiated</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-20.htm">Seldom</a> <a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Withdraw</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-22.htm">Frequently</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-23.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-20.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-8.htm">Neighbour's</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Rarely</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-7.htm">Sated</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-7.htm">Satiated</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-20.htm">Seldom</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-14.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Withdraw</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of respecting personal boundaries and space. In ancient Israel, hospitality was a significant cultural value, but it was also understood that overstepping these bounds could lead to strained relationships. The wisdom literature often advises moderation and discernment in social interactions. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Proverbs 27:14</a>, which warns against being overly intrusive or loud in the morning. The idea is to maintain healthy relationships by being considerate and not imposing on others.<p><b>lest he grow weary</b><br>The concept of weariness here refers to the emotional and mental fatigue that can result from constant or unwelcome presence. In biblical times, as today, relationships required balance and mutual respect. The weariness mentioned can be likened to the burden of dealing with someone who does not recognize social cues or boundaries. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching on loving one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>) by being mindful of their needs and limits.<p><b>and hate you</b><br>Hatred in this context is the potential outcome of failing to respect boundaries. The Bible frequently warns against actions that can lead to discord and enmity. Jesus taught about the importance of reconciliation and maintaining peace with others (<a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a>). The wisdom here is preventative, advising against behaviors that could lead to animosity. This reflects the broader biblical theme of living in harmony with others and avoiding actions that could lead to sin or division.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor</a></b><br>In the context of this proverb, a neighbor refers to anyone with whom you have a relationship or regular interaction. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/house.htm">House</a></b><br>The house symbolizes personal space and privacy. It represents the boundaries that individuals have in their personal lives.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the author of Proverbs, who was known for his wisdom. This proverb is part of the collection of wise sayings that offer practical advice for daily living.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_boundaries.htm">Respect for Boundaries</a></b><br>Understand and respect the personal space and boundaries of others. Frequent and uninvited visits can lead to strained relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_relationships.htm">Wisdom in Relationships</a></b><br>Exercise discernment in how often you engage with others. Consider their needs and comfort levels to maintain healthy and respectful relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-awareness_and_moderation.htm">Self-awareness and Moderation</a></b><br>Be aware of your own tendencies to overstep boundaries. Practice moderation in your social interactions to avoid becoming a burden to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_healthy_relationships.htm">Cultivating Healthy Relationships</a></b><br>Foster relationships that are mutually beneficial and respectful. Ensure that your presence is a blessing rather than a source of irritation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_boundaries.htm">Are boundaries supported by biblical teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_socialism.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_lust_defined.htm">How is lust defined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_overly_sensitive.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house;</span> literally, <span class="accented">make thy foot precious</span>, <span class="accented">rare</span>; Septuagint, "Bring thy foot sparingly (<span class="greek">σπάνιον</span>) 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.). <span class="cmt_word">Lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.</span> 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 - <p><span class="foreign">"Nulli te facias nimis sodalem;<br />Gaudebis minus, et minus dolebis."</span> The same poet ('Epigr.,' 4:29, 3) writes - <p><span class="foreign">"Rara juvant; primis sic major gratia pomis,<br />Hibernae pretium sic meruere rosae."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Seldom</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹקַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(hō·qar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3365.htm">Strong's 3365: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, valuable, to make rare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set foot</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֭גְלְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in your neighbor’s</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lest</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he grow weary</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝שְׂבָּעֲךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·bā·‘ă·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sated, satisfied or surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and hate you.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׂנֵאֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·śə·nê·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-17.htm">Proverbs 25:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-17.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:17 Let your foot be seldom in your (Prov. 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