9 If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence,
9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another's secret,
9 In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences;
9 Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;
9 When arguing with your neighbor, don't betray another person's secret.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:9
Commentary on Proverbs 25:8-10
(Read Proverbs 25:8-10)
To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter.