Proverbs 25:8

New International Reader's Version

don’t bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner called out to Joab, “Do you want our swords to keep on killing us off? Don’t you know that all this fighting will end in bitter feelings? How long will it be before you order your men to stop chasing their fellow Israelites?”

1 Kings 3:25

Then he gave an order. He said, “Cut the living child in two. Give half to one woman and half to the other.”

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that appears to be right. But in the end it leads to death.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

What foolish people say leads to arguing. They are just asking for a beating.

Proverbs 30:33

If you churn cream, you will produce butter. If you twist a nose, you will produce blood. And if you stir up anger, you will produce a fight.”

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t become angry quickly. Anger lives in the hearts of foolish people.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests rule by their own authority. And my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?”

Matthew 5:25

“Suppose someone has a claim against you and is taking you to court. Settle the matter quickly. Do this while you are still together on the way. If you don’t, you may be handed over to the judge. The judge may hand you over to the officer to be thrown into prison.