Charles Ellicott Commentary Jeremiah 16:5

"For thus saith Jehovah, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament, neither bemoan them; for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith Jehovah, even lovingkindness and tender mercies." — Jeremiah 16:5 (ASV)

The house of mourning. —Better, mourning-feast. The word is found only here and in Amos 6:7, where it is translated “banquet.” So the Vulgate gives here domus convivii, and the Septuagint the Greek word for a “drinking party.” The word literally means a “shout,” and is so far applicable to either joy or sorrow.

The context seems decisive in favor of the latter meaning, but the idea of the “feast” or “social gathering” should be, at least, recognized. Not to go into the house of mirth would be a light matter as compared with abstaining even from visits of sympathy and condolence. In Ecclesiastes 7:4 the Hebrew gives a different word.

My peace. —The word is used in its highest power, as including all other blessings. It is Jehovah’s peace: that which He once had given, but which He now withholds . Men were to accept that withdrawal in silent awe, not with the conventional routine of customary sorrow.