Proverbs 25:9 meaning and explanation

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

Proverbs 25:9, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse comes from a collection of Solomon’s proverbs copied by King Hezekiah’s men, and it speaks to a situation of dispute between neighbors. The Hebrew word translated “argue” (rib) means to conduct a legal case or contend, so the setting is a personal grievance that could escalate.

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