Holy Scripture
Proverbs 25:8
A church father on this verse
“What your eyes have seen, do not quickly bring forth in a quarrel, etc. And in the Gospel, the Lord: If your brother sins against you, go and rebuke him between you and him alone, etc. (Matt. XVIII)”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, Lest thou repent at last.
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In context
6Be not boastful in the presence of the king, And remain not in the places of princes;
7For it is better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, Than that one should humble thee in the presence of the prince; Speak of that which thine eyes have seen.
— Proverbs 25:8 —
9Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, Retreat backward, despise him not;
10Lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, So thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But shall be to thee like death. a Favor and friendship set a man free, Which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; But take heed to thy ways peaceably.