Proverbs 10:12

Modern English Version

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

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An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

An ungodly man digs up evil; in his speech is a scorching fire.

He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates the best of friends.

He who is greedy stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

An angry man stirs up strife, and a temperamental man abounds in transgression.

For as the churning of the milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife.

Where do wars and fights among you come from? Do they not come from your lusts that war in your body?

let him know that he who converts the sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Above all things, have unfailing love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.