Proverbs 25:10

“Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Lest he that heareth it, put thee to shame, and thine infamie turne not away.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Or he who hears {it} will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Or your hearer may say evil of you, and your shame will not be turned away.
- Basic English Bible

lest he that heareth [it] disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.
- Darby Bible

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away.
- Webster's Bible

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
- World English Bible

Lest the hearer put thee to shame, And thine evil report turn not back.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:10


25:10 Lest he - Reproach thee for thy gross violation of the laws of prudence, justice and friendship.


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