Proverbs 25:9-10

⁹ If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence, ¹⁰ or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.

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Other Translations of Proverbs 25:9-10

King James Version

⁹ Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret a secret...: or, the secret of to another: ¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

English Standard Version

⁹ Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another's secret, ¹⁰ lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.

The Message

⁹ In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences; ¹⁰ Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.

New King James Version

⁹ Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; ¹⁰ Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.

New Living Translation

⁹ When arguing with your neighbor, don't betray another person's secret. ¹⁰ Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation.

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.