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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very 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.
English Standard Version
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close 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.