Proverbs 17:9

9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:9 in Other Translations

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

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

9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

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

9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.

11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.