Proverbs 17:9 - Easy To Read Version9 If you forgive a person who does wrong to you, then you can be friends. But if you continue to remember the wrong that he did, then it will hurt your friendship. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 One who seeks love conceals an offense, but one who repeats it divides friends. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies. See the chapter |