Proverbs 25:17 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁵By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

¹⁶Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

¹⁷Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

¹⁸A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

¹⁹Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respect others' personal space?

What does it mean for you to maintain healthy boundaries?

When have you overstayed your welcome in a situation?

Life Application

relationships

Be aware of the time you spend with others and respect their need for space.

friendship

Communicate openly with friends about boundaries to avoid misunderstandings.

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