Proverbs 10:12

The Passion Translation

Hatred keeps old quarrels alive, but love draws a veil over every insult and finds a way to make sin disappear.

Cross References

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, constantly echo God’s intense love for one another, for love will be a canopy over a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 17:9

Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling on the failures of others devastates friendships.

Proverbs 15:18

A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.

James 5:20

For the one who restores the sinning believer back to God from the error of his way, gives back to his soul life from the dead, and covers over countless sins by their demonstration of love!

James 4:1

What is the cause of your conflicts and quarrels with each other? Doesn’t the battle begin inside of you as you fight to have your own way and fulfill your own desires?

Proverbs 28:25

To make rash, hasty decisions shows that you are not trusting the Lord. But when you rely totally on God, you will still act carefully and prudently.

Proverbs 16:27

A wicked scoundrel wants to dig up dirt on others, only to spread slander and shred their reputation.

Proverbs 29:22

The source of strife is found in an angry heart, for sin surrounds the life of a furious man.

Proverbs 30:33

For such stupidity may give you a bloody nose! Stirring up an argument only leads to an angry confrontation.