Proverbs 17:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

Cross References

Psalm 32:1

Of David. Maschil. Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.

Proverbs 10:12

Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.

Proverbs 16:28

A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.

Proverbs 17:10

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride;

James 5:20

Be certain that he through whom a sinner has been turned from the error of his way, keeps a soul from death and is the cause of forgiveness for sins without number.

1 Peter 4:8

And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number: