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Proverbs 17:9

King James Version (KJV)

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Translations

Proverbs 17:9 - Amplified Bible

He who covers {and} forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats {or} harps on a matter separates even close friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - American Standard Version

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - Bible in Basic English

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - Darby Bible

He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - English Standard Version

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - King James Version

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

El que cubre una falta busca afecto,
pero el que repite el asunto separa a los mejores amigos.

Proverbs 17:9 - The Message

Overlook an offense and bond a friendship;
   fasten on to a slight and—good-bye, friend!

 

Proverbs 17:9 - New American Standard Bible

He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El que cubre una falta busca afecto,
Pero el que repite el asunto separa a los mejores amigos.

Proverbs 17:9 - World English Bible

He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates chief friends.

Proverbs 17:9 - Young's Living Translation

Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.

Proverbs 17:9 - Additional Comments

Your friend has erred. How do you react? It can heal, or tear.

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