Verse 9

Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.
• 1 Pet 4:8 : 8 and, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins;
• Prov 16:28 : 28 A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.
• Ps 32:1 : 1 By David. -- An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression `is' forgiven, Whose sin is covered.