Proverbs 17:9

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

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Psalms 32:1

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Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

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