Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs 17:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,

but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

9One who conceals an offense seeks love,

But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.

9He who conceals a transgression seeks love,

But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.

9He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,

But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.

9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,

but he who brings it up separates friends.

9Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong.

But those who talk about it separate close friends.