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Proverbs 17:9

English Standard Version

9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

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American Standard Version

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Christian Standard Bible

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.

New International Version

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

New King James Version

He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

New Living Translation

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

World English Bible

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.