8 Don't jump to conclusions - there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw. 9 In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences; 10 Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.
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.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:8-10
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.