9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret [1] to another:

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:9

New International Version

9 If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence,

English Standard Version

9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another's secret,

The Message

9 In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences;

New King James Version

9 Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;

New Living Translation

9 When arguing with your neighbor, don't betray another person's secret.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:9

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.