Proverbs 25:9-10
Proverbs 25:9-10 The Message (MSG)
In the heat of an argument, don’t betray confidences; Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.
Proverbs 25:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; And discover not a secret to another: Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, And thine infamy turn not away.
Proverbs 25:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
Proverbs 25:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
If you have an argument with your neighbor, don’t tell other people what was said. Whoever hears it might shame you, and you might not ever be respected again.
Proverbs 25:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another; Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
Proverbs 25:9-10 New International Version (NIV)
If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence, or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.
Proverbs 25:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court]; And do not reveal another’s secret, [Matt 18:15] Or he who hears it will shame you And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.
Proverbs 25:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation.