Thematic Bible: Compromise
Thematic Bible
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame. Contend thy contention with thy neighbor; and thou shalt not reveal the secret of another: Lest he hearing shall reproach thee, and thine infamy shall not turn away.
Be kindly disposed to thy opponent quickly, while thou art in the way with him, lest thy opponent should deliver thee to the judge, and the judge should deliver thee to the assistant, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say to thee, Thou shouldst not come out thence, even till, thou shouldst give back the last fourth.
For when thou retirest with thine adversary to the ruler, in the way give labor to be released from him; lest he drag thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the avenger, and the avenger cast thee into prison. I say to thee, thou shouldest not come out thence, even till also thou shouldest give back the last small coin.