Proverbs 17:9

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.

1 Peter 4:8

But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

Psalm 32:1

A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely; is not puffed up;

James 5:20

He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way, shall save his soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 17:10

A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.