Proverbs 25:9 · KJV

"Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

⁸Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

⁹Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

¹⁰Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

¹¹A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle conflicts with neighbors or friends?

What does confidentiality mean to you in your relationships?

When have you regretted sharing a secret?

Life Application

relationships

Address conflicts directly with those involved rather than discussing it with others.

trust

Be careful with the secrets you share; trust is fragile.

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