16 When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;

17 And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:16-17

Commentary on Proverbs 25:16

(Read Proverbs 25:16)

God has given us leave to use grateful things, but we are cautioned against excess.

Commentary on Proverbs 25:17

(Read Proverbs 25:17)

We cannot be upon good terms with our neighbours, without discretion as well as sincerity. How much better a Friend is God than any other friend! The oftener we come to him, the more welcome.