⁹ He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

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

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh [1] love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

⁹ One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.