Proverbs 17:9

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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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:12
    79%

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

  • Prov 11:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

    13A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a matter confidential.

  • Prov 17:10
    75%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 28:13
    75%

    13The one who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

  • Prov 17:17-20
    4 verses
    74%

    17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

    18A person who lacks sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for their neighbor.

    19Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

    20A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 27:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

    6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

  • Prov 10:17-19
    3 verses
    72%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 20:19
    72%

    19A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.

  • Prov 18:24
    70%

    24A person with unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Prov 25:9
    70%

    9Debate your case with your neighbor, but do not reveal another’s secret.

  • Ps 15:3
    70%

    3Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.

  • Prov 9:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

    8Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.

  • Prov 19:11
    70%

    11A person’s wisdom makes them slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.

  • 1 Pet 4:8
    70%

    8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

  • Luke 17:3
    70%

    3Be on guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

  • Prov 27:16
    70%

    16Trying to restrain her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    69%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

    17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Prov 17:8
    69%

    8A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 26:26
    69%

    26Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

  • Prov 22:10-11
    2 verses
    69%

    10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.

    11One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.

  • Prov 11:27
    69%

    27Whoever diligently seeks good finds favor, but trouble will come to the one who searches for evil.

  • Prov 19:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with words, but they are not there.

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 14:17
    69%

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 29:24
    69%

    24Whoever partners with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse but does not testify.

  • Prov 28:23
    69%

    23Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Matt 18:15
    69%

    15If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

  • Prov 17:14
    68%

    14Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.

  • Prov 15:18
    68%

    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Ps 32:1
    68%

    1Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

  • Prov 18:1
    68%

    1One who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he quarrels against all sound wisdom.

  • Jas 5:20
    68%

    20let them know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save their soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

  • Lev 19:17
    68%

    17Do not hate your brother in your heart. You must surely reprove your neighbor, and do not bear sin because of him.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • Prov 27:9
    68%

    9Oil and perfume bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel.

  • 2 Cor 2:7
    68%

    7Instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

  • Prov 17:27
    68%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

  • Prov 25:17
    67%

    17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.