12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Other Translations of Proverbs 10:12

King James Version

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

English Standard Version

12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

The Message

12 Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.

New King James Version

12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

New Living Translation

12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:12

Commentary on Proverbs 10:12

(Read Proverbs 10:12)

Where there is hatred, every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved.