Proverbs 17:9 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.