9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 8-10)I. Here is good counsel given about going to law:—1. “Be not hasty in bringing an action, before thou hast thyself considered it, and consulted with thy friends about it: Go not forth hastily to strive ; do not send for a writ in a passion, or upon the first appearance of right on thy side, but weigh the matter deliberately, because we are apt to be partial in our own cause; consider the certainty…
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