Proverbs 17:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends. American Standard Version (1901) He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. Common English Bible One who seeks love conceals an offense, but one who repeats it divides friends. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends. |
A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
A rebuke strikes deeper into a discerning person than a hundred blows into a fool.
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant
you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.