Strife and litigation

Strife and litigation

(Verses 8 to 10 of Chapter 25 in Proverbs are clubbed together).

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame (Proverbs 25:8).

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: (Proverbs 25:9)

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away (Proverbs 25:10).

Whenever there is a strife, do not go forth hastily to partake in it. You should understand the causes for such a strife, hear the views of the contenders concerned and then give your views or judgment. It takes a lot of patience and understanding for ending the strife peacefully. Otherwise, you will be put to shame by your neighbour who adjudicates the dispute.

While joining hands with your neighbour in adjucating the dispute, you should debate your views with your neighbour without revealing your mind to him. If he knows about your solution or your judgment, he will try to repudiate your views and make your views or judgement irrelevant so that your infamy may be known to all. You have to play your cards wisely keeping the same close to your chest.

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