Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
- 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- Ps 32:1 : 1 A alm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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13 He that covereth his sins shall not osper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the esence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
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11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
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16 A fool's wrath is esently known: but a udent man covereth shame.
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10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reoach shall cease.
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19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.