Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence, New Living Translation When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. English Standard Version Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another’s secret, Berean Standard Bible Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, King James Bible Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: New King James Version Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; New American Standard Bible Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, NASB 1995 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, NASB 1977 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, Legacy Standard Bible Plead your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, Amplified Bible Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court]; And do not reveal another’s secret, Christian Standard Bible Make your case with your opponent without revealing another’s secret; Holman Christian Standard Bible Make your case with your opponent without revealing another’s secret; American Standard Version Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another; Contemporary English Version When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it. English Revised Version Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself, and disclose not the secret of another: GOD'S WORD® Translation Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person's secret. Good News Translation If you and your neighbor have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets. International Standard Version Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence. Majority Standard Bible Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, NET Bible When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person, New Heart English Bible Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another; Webster's Bible Translation Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and reveal not a secret to another: World English Bible Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPlead your cause with your neighbor, "" And do not reveal the secret counsel of another, Young's Literal Translation Thy cause plead with thy neighbour, And the secret counsel of another reveal not, Smith's Literal Translation Contend thy contention with thy neighbor; and thou shalt not reveal the secret of another: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTreat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger: Catholic Public Domain Version Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider, New American Bible Argue your own case with your neighbor, but the secrets of others do not disclose; New Revised Standard Version Argue your case with your neighbor directly, and do not disclose another’s secret; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDebate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose the secret to another, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Judge your judgment with your neighbor and do not reveal the secret of another OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another; Brenton Septuagint Translation Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise him not; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context More Proverbs of Solomon…8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? 9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, 10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.… Cross References Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Luke 17:3 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ... Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Leviticus 19:17 You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Treasury of Scripture Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another: with Matthew 18:5-17 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me… a secret to another Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. Jump to Previous Another's Argue Betray Case Cause Confidence Counsel Debate Disclose Discover Neighbor Neighbour Plead Reveal Secret TalkJump to Next Another's Argue Betray Case Cause Confidence Counsel Debate Disclose Discover Neighbor Neighbour Plead Reveal Secret TalkProverbs 25 1. observations about kings8. and about avoiding causes of quarrels Argue your case The phrase "Argue your case" suggests a legal or formal dispute resolution process. In the Hebrew context, the word for "argue" (רִיב, "riv") often implies a contention or striving, not necessarily in a hostile manner, but in a pursuit of justice or truth. This reflects the biblical principle of seeking resolution through dialogue and reasoned discussion. Historically, disputes were often settled at the city gates, where elders would hear cases. This phrase encourages believers to engage in honest and direct communication, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues openly and fairly. with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Argueרִֽ֭יבְךָ (rî·ḇə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend your case רִ֣יב (rîḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among your neighbor רֵעֶ֑ךָ (rê·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow without אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not betraying תְּגָֽל׃ (tə·ḡāl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal another’s אַחֵ֣ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other confidence, וְס֖וֹד (wə·sō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret Links Proverbs 25:9 NIVProverbs 25:9 NLT Proverbs 25:9 ESV Proverbs 25:9 NASB Proverbs 25:9 KJV Proverbs 25:9 BibleApps.com Proverbs 25:9 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 25:9 Chinese Bible Proverbs 25:9 French Bible Proverbs 25:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:9 Debate your case with your neighbor (Prov. 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