Proverbs 25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
KJV
Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo, et secretum extraneo ne reveles :
Vulgate
ἀναχώρει εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω, μὴ καταφρόνει,
LXX
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;
ASV
רִֽ֭יבְ/ךָ רִ֣יב אֶת רֵעֶ֑/ךָ וְ/ס֖וֹד אַחֵ֣ר אַל תְּגָֽל
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
8 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
אֲחֵרִ֔ים
'chrym
adjective · 166×
אֶת
't
preposition · 883×
אַל
'l
preposition · 720×
ה
h
verb · 70×
הוּ
hv
noun · 186×
ס֣וֹד
svd
noun · 21×
רִ֥יב
ryb
noun · 61×
תְגַלֵּ֑ה
tglh
verb · 185×
Historic Christian voices
3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
§2489Charity and respect for the truth should dictate the response to every request for information or communication. the good and safety of others, respect for privacy, and the common good are sufficient reasons for being silent about what ought not be known or for making use of a discreet language. the duty to avoid scandal often commands strict discretion. No one is bound to reve…
Cross-references
- Matt 5:24 — Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
- Matt 18:5 — And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
- Matt 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
- Prov 11:13 — A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Prov 11:13 — A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Prov 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.