Proverbs 17:9

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:9

BSB
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
AKJV
He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
CPDV
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
ERV
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
NHEB
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
SMT
He covering transgression seeks love; and he perverting in the word, separates a, friend.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:9
Summary
Forgiveness seeks reconciliation; gossip destroys friendship
Event
Forgiveness preserves; gossip severs bonds
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom