Proverbs 25:10

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:10

BSB

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

AKJV

Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and your infamy turn not away.

CPDV

lest perhaps he may insult you, when he has heard it, and he might not cease to reproach you. Grace and friendship free a man; preserve these for yourself, lest you fall under reproach.

ERV

Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.

NHEB

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

SMT

Lest he hearing shall reproach thee, and thine infamy shall not turn away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 25:10

LesthethathearethH8085itputtheetoshameH2616VerbandthineinfamyH1681Noun FeminineturnnotawayH7725Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 25:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 25:10

Summary

Exposing secrets causes lasting public shame

Event

Warning about spreading secrets

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC