9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another; 10 lest he that heareth [it] disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:9-10

Commentary on Proverbs 25:8-10

(Read Proverbs 25:8-10)

To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter.