hávamál 127

There have been many interpretations of this stanza in the Hávamál by many people who are by far more educated than myself. The original text of it appears thusly for those who have not seen it, at least this is the text according to those who drafted Declaration 127.

hvars þú böl kannt kveðu þat bölvi at ok gefat þínum fjándum frið
English translation
When you see misdeeds, speak out against them, and give your enemies no frith

The interpretations of it have been many. But what does it really mean to the lay person? what does it mean to you?

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