Proverbs 17:9
What does Proverbs 17:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
- Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
- 1 Peter 4:8
above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
- Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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