Proverbs 25:10
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
King James Version
In Context
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Cross References
Psalms 119:39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:9-11
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. I. Here is good counsel given about going to law:—1. "Be not hasty in bringing an action, before thou hast thyself considered it, and consulted with thy friends about it: Go not forth hastily to strive; do not send for a writ in… Read the whole commentary →