Proverbs 17:9Vote For Proverbs 17:9

King James Version (KJV)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Proverbs 17:9 Cross References

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.