Font Size
Proverbs 25:9-11
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 25:9-11
New Catholic Bible
9 Argue your case with your neighbor
but do not disclose another’s secret,
10 for fear your listener will reproach you
and your reputation will be irretrievably damaged.[a]
11 Like apples of gold inlaid with silver
are words that are aptly spoken.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:10 Your reputation will be irretrievably damaged: an honorable name is more precious than great wealth (see note on Prov 22:1).
Proverbs 25:9-11
English Standard Version Anglicised
Proverbs 25:9-11
English Standard Version Anglicised
9 (A)Argue your case with your neighbour himself,
and do not reveal another's secret,
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
11 (B)A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.