Proverbs 17:9

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The one who forgives 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 dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
  • 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
  • Ps 32:1 : 1 By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

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  • Prov 10:12
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    12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

  • Prov 11:12-13
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    12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.

    13The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

  • Prov 17:10
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    10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

  • Prov 28:13
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    13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

  • Prov 17:17-20
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    74%

    17A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

    18The one who lacks sense strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

    19The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

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

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

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

  • Prov 10:17-19
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    17The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 20:19
    72%

    19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

  • Prov 18:24
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    24There are companions who harm one another, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Prov 25:9
    70%

    9When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

  • Ps 15:3
    70%

    3He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

  • Prov 9:7-8
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    7Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

    8Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

  • Prov 19:11
    70%

    11A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • 1 Pet 4:8
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    8Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

  • Luke 17:3
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    3Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

  • Prov 27:16
    70%

    16Whoever contains her has contained the wind or can grasp oil with his right hand.

  • Prov 12:16-17
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    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

    17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Prov 17:8
    69%

    8A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

  • Prov 26:26
    69%

    26Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.

  • Prov 22:10-11
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    10Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

    11The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious– the king will be his friend.

  • Prov 11:27
    69%

    27The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him.

  • Prov 19:7-8
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    7All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him– one who chases words, which are nothing.

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    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 29:24
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    24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

  • Prov 28:23
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    23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Matt 18:15
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    15Restoring Christian Relationships“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.

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    14Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!

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    18A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

  • Ps 32:1
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  • Prov 18:1
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    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

  • Jas 5:20
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  • Lev 19:17
    68%

    17You must not hate your brother in your heart. You must surely reprove your fellow citizen so that you do not incur sin on account of him.

  • Prov 6:19
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    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

  • Prov 27:9
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    9Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

  • 2 Cor 2:7
    68%

    7so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

  • Prov 17:27
    68%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

  • Prov 25:17
    67%

    17Don’t set foot too frequently in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.