Argue your case with your neighbor 

without betraying another's confidence, lest the one who hears may disgrace you, 

and your infamy never go away.

Proverbs 25:8-10

"and your infamy never go away".

Sometimes that's a good thing that a reputation sticks. This person has broken a confidence and that can cause harm to another. If that's been their pattern of behaviour then quite rightly that reputation should stick.

And this proverb seems to give us the freedom to keep distance from those who would cause harm. You don't have to put yourself in harm's way. 

And we want to be people who don't cause others harm. Right?

I'm sure I've done that.

Maybe this proverb will help us see a little more the impact our words and actions can have on others. 

My words.

My actions.

May our words and actions speak grace, bring life, and give hope.

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