Proverbs 25:9

Thy contention, urge thou with thy neighbour, and, the secret of another, do not reveal:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

In Context

8Do not go forth to strive in haste,—lest [thou know not] what to do in the latter end thereof, when thy neighbour, hath put thee to shame.

10Lest he that heareth expose thee, and, the report concerning thee, turn not away.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:19A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:9-11

8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. I. Here is good counsel given about going to law:—1. "Be not hasty in bringing an action, before thou hast thyself considered it, and consulted with thy friends about it: Go not forth hastily to strive; do not send for a writ in… Read the whole commentary →

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