Verse 9

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.
  • 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
  • Ps 32:1 : 1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.