Proverbs 17:9

God's Word

Whoever forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.

Cross References

Psalm 32:1

Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned.

Proverbs 10:12

Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong.

Proverbs 16:28

A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.

Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn’t jealous. It doesn’t sing its own praises. It isn’t arrogant.

James 5:20

Realize that whoever brings a sinner back from the error of his ways will save him from death, and many sins will be forgiven.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins.