Verse 9

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.
  • 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
  • Ps 32:1 : 1 <Of David. Maschil.> Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.