Verse 9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

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 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.