Proverbs 17:9
“He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends.”
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Proverbs 17:9 Context
7Excellent speech becommeth not a foole: much lesse doe lying lippes a prince. 8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoeuer it turneth, it prospereth. 9He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends. 10A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole. 11An euill man seeketh onely rebellion; therefore a cruell messenger shall be sent against him.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.
- King James Version
He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
- Basic English Bible
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
- Darby Bible
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
- Webster's Bible
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
- World English Bible
Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that harpeth on a matter estrangeth a familiar friend.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:9
17:9 Covereth - That conceals as far as he may, other mens faults.