Proverbs 17:9

American Standard Version (1901)

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
  • 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
  • Ps 32:1 : 1 [[ A Psalm] of David. Maschil]. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

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    12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

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    12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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    10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

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    13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

  • Prov 17:17-20
    4 verses
    74%

    17A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

    18A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 27:5-6
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    5Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

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  • Prov 16:28
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    28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  • Prov 10:17-19
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    72%

    17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

    18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 20:19
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    19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

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    24He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

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    9Debate thy cause with thy neighbor [himself], And disclose not the secret of another;

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    11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • 1 Pet 4:8
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    8above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

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    3Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

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  • Prov 12:16-17
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    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

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    8A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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    17Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.

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    19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

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    9Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend [that cometh] of hearty counsel.

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