Proverbs 25:8-10
Expanded Bible
8 do not quickly take someone to court.
What will you do later
when your neighbor ·proves you wrong [L humiliates/shames you]?
9 ·If you have an argument with [L Make your accusations against] your neighbor,
·don’t tell other people what was said [keep it a secret from others].
10 Whoever hears it might shame you,
and ·you might not ever be respected again [L the slander against you will never stop].
Proverbs 25:8-10
Amplified Bible
8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?(A)
9
Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court];
And do not reveal another’s secret,(B)
10
Or he who hears it will shame you
And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.
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