SinaiProverbs 17:9
American Standard Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
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Proverbs 17:9 in other translations
He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:9 in context
- 7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
- 8A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- 9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
- 10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- 11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.