Proverbs 25:8

World English Bible (2000)

Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 5:25 : 25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife."
  • Prov 14:12 : 12 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
  • Jer 5:31 : 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority; and my people love to have it so. What will you do in the end of it?
  • Luke 14:31-32 : 31 Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.
  • 2 Sam 2:14-16 : 14 Abner said to Joab, "Please let the young men arise and play before us!" Joab said, "Let them arise!" 15 Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. 16 They caught everyone his fellow by the head, and [thrust] his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: therefore that place was called Helkath Hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
  • 2 Sam 2:26 : 26 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, "Shall the sword devour forever? Don't you know that it will be bitterness in the latter end? How long shall it be then, before you ask the people to return from following their brothers?"
  • 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 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 your daughter to my son as wife. Then a wild animal that was in Lebanon passed by, and trampled down the thistle. 10 You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'" 11 But Amaziah would not listen. So Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Beth Shemesh, which belongs to Judah. 12 Judah was defeated by Israel; and they fled every man to his tent.

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    9 Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;

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    6 Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

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    17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

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    28 Don't say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you," when you have it by you.

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    27 Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

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  • Prov 6:3
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    3 Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.

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    24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:

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  • Luke 12:58
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    58 For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

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    17 Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

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    1 Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring forth.

    2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

  • Prov 18:17
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    17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

  • Matt 5:25
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    25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.

  • Prov 20:3
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    3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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

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    9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

    10 Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this.

  • Prov 5:9
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    9 lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;

  • Prov 18:13
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    13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 14:7
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    7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Eccl 10:4
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    4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

  • Prov 11:12
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    12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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    14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

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    2 Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

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    8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.

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    10 Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.

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    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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    4 "Yet let no man bring a charge, neither let any man accuse; For your people are like those who bring charges against a priest.

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    21 "Acquaint yourself with him, now, and be at peace. Thereby good shall come to you.

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    18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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    3 Don't be hasty to go out of his presence. Don't persist in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him,

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    2 When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

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    10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

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    32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

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    17 Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.