Proverbs 25:10
What does Proverbs 25:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Or your hearer may say evil of you, and your shame will not be turned away.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Lest the hearer put thee to shame, And thine evil report turn not back.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890lest he that heareth [it] disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.
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