Proverbs 25:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!”
than to be humbled before the prince.(A)
8 What your eyes have seen
do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent;
For what will you do later on
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 [a]Argue your own case with your neighbor,
but the secrets of others do not disclose;
Footnotes
- 25:9–10 Another admonition on the use of law courts to settle personal disputes. Speak privately with your opponent lest others’ personal business become public and they resent you.
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