Proverbs 25:9
What does Proverbs 25:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Have a talk with your neighbour himself about your cause, but do not give away the secret of another:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thy cause plead with thy neighbour, And the secret counsel of another reveal not,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
Context
Cross references
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:
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