Proverbs 25:17

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

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  • Gen 19:2-3 : 2 He said, "Please, my lords, turn aside to your servant’s house. Spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise early and be on your way." But they said, "No, we will spend the night in the square." 3 But Lot insisted strongly, so they turned aside to him and entered his house. He prepared a meal for them, baking unleavened bread, and they ate.
  • Judg 19:18-21 : 18 The man answered, "We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote parts of the hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I have been to Bethlehem in Judah, and I am going to the house of the Lord, but no one has taken me into their home. 19 We have straw and feed for our donkeys, as well as bread and wine for me, your servant, for the woman with me, and for the young man who is with your servants. We lack nothing." 20 The old man said, "Peace to you! Let me take care of all your needs, but do not spend the night in the square." 21 He brought him into his house and provided fodder for the donkeys. They washed their feet, ate, and drank.

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