Proverbs 25:9

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;

v.8Go not forth hastily to strive, Lestthou know notwhat to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

v.9This passage

v.10Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 11:13
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Matthew 18:5
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me: