Proverbs 25:8

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • Matt 5:25 : 25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
  • Prov 14:12 : 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
  • Jer 5:31 : 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?
  • Luke 14:31-32 : 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
  • 2 Sam 2:14-16 : 14 And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise. 15 Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. 16 And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
  • 2 Sam 2:26 : 26 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
  • 2 Kgs 14:8-9 : 8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face. 9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle. 10 Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? 11 But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah. 12 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.

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  • Prov 25:9-10
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    9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

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

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

    7 For 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.

  • 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

  • Prov 3:28-30
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    28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

    29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

    30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

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    27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

    28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

    29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

  • 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

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    24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

    25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

  • 58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

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    17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

    18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

  • Prov 27:1-2
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    1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

    2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

  • 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

  • 25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

  • 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

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    9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

    10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.

  • 9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

  • 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

  • 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

  • 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

  • 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

  • Eccl 5:1-2
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    1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.

    2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

  • 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

  • 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

  • 10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

  • 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

  • 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • 4 Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.

  • 21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

  • 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

  • 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • 3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

  • 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

  • 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

  • 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

  • 17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.