Proverbs 17:9

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.

Cross References

Psalm 32:1

A Psalm of David. Exult in the Lord, you just ones; together praise the upright.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man stirs up lawsuits. And one who is verbose divides leaders.

Proverbs 17:10

A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity is patient, is kind. Charity does not envy, does not act wrongly, is not inflated.

James 5:20

he ought to know that whoever causes a sinner to be converted from the error of his ways will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8

But, before all things, have a constant mutual charity among yourselves. For love covers a multitude of sins.