Proverbs 25:8

Conservative English Version

before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner shouted to Joab, "Aren't we ever going to stop killing each other? Don't you know that the longer we keep on doing this, the worse it's going to be when it's all over? When are you going to order your men to stop chasing their own relatives?"

1 Kings 3:25

"Cut the baby in half! That way each of you can have part of him."

Proverbs 14:12

You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak-- so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

Foolish talk will get you into a lot of trouble.

Proverbs 30:33

If you churn milk you get butter; if you pound on your nose, you get blood-- and if you stay angry, you get in trouble.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge.

Jeremiah 5:31

Prophets give their messages in the name of a false god, my priests don't want to serve me, and you--my own people-- like it this way! But on the day of disaster, where will you turn for help?

Matthew 5:25

Before you are dragged into court, make friends with the person who has accused you of doing wrong. If you don't, you will be handed over to the judge and then to the officer who will put you in jail.