Proverbs 17:9

World English Bible

He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Proverbs 17:9 in other translations

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.
9He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.