Proverbs 25:10

Proverbs 25:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
• New International Version (NIV)or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.
• English Standard Version (ESV)lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.

Context of Proverbs 25:10

8Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges]; Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and] When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you? 9Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court]; And do not reveal another’s secret, Or he who hears it will shame you And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end. 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time. 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.

Proverbs 25:10 word by word

פֶּֽן־יְחַסֶּדְךָ֥ שֹׁמֵ֑עַ וְ֝דִבָּתְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תָשֽׁוּב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Lest he that hearethשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• put thee to shameחָסַדchâsad · to shameH2616
• and thine infamyדִּבָּהdibbâh · slanderH1681
• turn not awayשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725

Cross-references for Proverbs 25:10

• Psalms 119:39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good.

Commentaries on Proverbs 25:10

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-10Verses 8-10 To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-10See Proverbs 11:13 and 20:19.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-109-10. (Compare Mt 5:25, Margin). secret--that is, of your opponent, for his disadvantage, and so you be disgraced, not having discussed your difficulties with him.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 25:10

• Adjudication at Law
• Compromise
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Commentaries on Proverbs 25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings