Proverbs 25:9

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:9

BSB
Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another's confidence,
AKJV
Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:
CPDV
Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider,
ERV
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself, and disclose not the secret of another:
NHEB
Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;
SMT
Contend thy contention with thy neighbor; and thou shalt not reveal the secret of another:

Commentary for Proverbs 25:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:9
Summary
Settle disputes privately, keep secrets confidential
Event
Advising on private dispute resolution
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom