Proverbs 17:9

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:9

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh seeketh: or, procureth love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

⁹ Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

⁹ Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and - good-bye, friend!

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.

The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves.