Proverbs 25:9

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

"Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:" - Proverbs 25:9
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What does Proverbs 25:9 mean?

Proverbs 25:9 (KJV) states, “Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another.” This verse is a part of the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to King Solomon. The overall theme of the book of…

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The Wisdom of Personal Communication: A Reflection on Proverbs 25:9

The book of Proverbs is often referred to as a treasure of wisdom, offering insights that are both timeless and powerful. Among its many verses, Proverbs 25:9 stands out as a directive on the art of communication: "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Communication and Understanding

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence and a deep desire for wisdom. As I reflect upon the verse from Proverbs 25:9, "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another," I am reminded of the importance of…

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Proverbs 25:9 - "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:"
Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
Proverbs 25:25 - "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."
Proverbs 11:25 AMP [25] The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 30:25 - "The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;"
Proverbs 25:3 - "The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable."
Proverbs 25:15 - "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."
Proverbs 10:25 - "As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation."
Proverbs 14:25 - "A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies."
Proverbs 15:25 - "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."
Proverbs 25:11 - "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Proverbs 3:25 - "Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs 17:25 - "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 25:24 - "It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house."
Proverbs 8:25 - "Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:"
Proverbs 12:25 - "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
Proverbs 22:25 - "Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."
Proverbs 27:25 - "The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered."
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." - Proverbs 25:25
Proverbs 25:2 - "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter."
Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 25:6 - "Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:"
Proverbs 16:25 - "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Proverbs 13:25 - "The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want."
Proverbs 20:25 - "It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry."
Proverbs 25:26 - "A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring."
Proverbs 25:27 - "It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory."