Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

v.8A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

v.9This passage

v.10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

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.