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and discover not a secret to another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Plead your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court]; And do not reveal another’s secret,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make your case with your opponent without revealing another’s secret;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make your case with your opponent without revealing another&#8217s secret; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself, and disclose not the secret of another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person's secret.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you and your neighbor have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another?s confidence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and reveal not a secret to another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Plead your cause with your neighbor, "" And do not reveal the secret counsel of another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thy cause plead with thy neighbour, And the secret counsel of another reveal not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Contend thy contention with thy neighbor; and thou shalt not reveal the secret of another:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Argue your own case with your neighbor, but the secrets of others do not disclose; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Argue your case with your neighbor directly, and do not disclose another’s secret;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose the secret to another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Judge your judgment with your neighbor and do not reveal the secret of another<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise <i>him</i> not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5134" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rî·ḇə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 2ms) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">Argue</a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: rîḇ (N-ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">your case</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘e·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">your neighbor</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: tə·ḡāl (V-Piel-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">betraying</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">another’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: wə·sō·wḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">confidence,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3</a></span><br />Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a></span><br />Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-6</a></span><br />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! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a></span><br />Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></span><br />“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Psalm 141:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:</p><p class="hdg">with</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Matthew 18:5-17</a></b></br> And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me… </p><p class="hdg">a secret to another</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Proverbs 11:13</a></b></br> A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Proverbs 20:19</a></b></br> He that goeth about <i>as</i> a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Case</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-19.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-19.htm">Debate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-11.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Talk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/19-9.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Case</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-9.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-8.htm">Debate</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-14.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Talk</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Argue your case with your neighbor</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes directly with the person involved. In biblical times, community and personal relationships were highly valued, and direct communication was encouraged to maintain harmony. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>, where He instructs believers to address grievances privately before involving others. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a strong emphasis on community cohesion, and resolving issues directly with one's neighbor was a way to prevent discord and maintain peace within the community.<p><b>without betraying another’s confidence</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the importance of confidentiality and trustworthiness. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, trust was a crucial component of social interactions and relationships. Betraying someone's confidence could lead to social ostracism and damage one's reputation. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Proverbs 11:13</a>, which warns against being a gossip. Maintaining confidentiality is also a reflection of God's character, as He is depicted as a faithful and trustworthy being throughout the Bible. This principle can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate example of faithfulness and integrity, never betraying those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor</a></b><br>In the context of this verse, a neighbor refers to anyone with whom one has a relationship or interaction, not just someone living nearby.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/confidentiality.htm">Confidentiality</a></b><br>The concept of keeping a matter private, especially when it involves sensitive or personal information shared in trust.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_direct_communication.htm">The Importance of Direct Communication</a></b><br>Address issues directly with the person involved to prevent misunderstandings and maintain trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_confidentiality.htm">The Value of Confidentiality</a></b><br>Uphold the trust placed in you by others by keeping their confidences, which strengthens relationships and community bonds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resolving_conflicts_biblically.htm">Resolving Conflicts Biblically</a></b><br>Follow biblical principles for conflict resolution, such as those found in <a href="/bsb/matthew/18.htm">Matthew 18</a>, to ensure disputes are handled in a godly manner.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_your_words.htm">Guarding Your Words</a></b><br>Be mindful of your speech, ensuring it is edifying and does not harm others by revealing private matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/building_trust_in_relationships.htm">Building Trust in Relationships</a></b><br>Trust is foundational in relationships; maintaining confidentiality is a key aspect of building and preserving that trust.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_cor_9_9_and_9_21_align.htm">In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul appeals to the Old Testament law (v.9) yet speaks of being under 'Christ's law' (v.21); how can skeptics be convinced there is no conflict between these two references?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_25_6_align_with_israel's_exclusivity.htm">How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_faith_vs._fear.htm">What does the Bible say about faith versus fear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Debate thy cause with thy neighbour.--</span>As our Lord says, "If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone" (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm" title="Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother.">Matthew 18:15</a>). Or it may mean, "If you must go to law with another, do not drag others into the matter by disclosing their secrets in order to help your cause.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9, 10.</span> - A tetrastich without parallelism, connected with the preceding maxim. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself</span> (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a>; see on ver. 8). If you have any quarrel with a neighbour, or are drawn into a controversy with him, deal with him privately in a friendly manner. <span class="cmt_word">And discover not a secret to another;</span> rather, <span class="accented">the secret of another</span>. Do not bring in a third party, or make use of anything entrusted to you by another person, or of which you have become privately informed, in order to support your cause. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Argue</span><br /><span class="heb">רִֽ֭יבְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your case</span><br /><span class="heb">רִ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strife, dispute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your neighbor</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">betraying</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּגָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḡāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">another’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">confidence,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְס֖וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:9 Debate your case with your neighbor (Prov. 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