Proverbs 17:9

Authorized (King James) Version

⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:9

21st Century King James Version

⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love, but he that repeateth a matter separateth good friends.

⁹Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁷A friend is loving at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.^(A)

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

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21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)