Proverbs 17:9

Lexham English Bible

⁹He who forgives an affront fosters love,
but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

Proverbs 17:9

King James Version

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

¹⁷The friend loves at all times^[a],
but a brother is born for adversity.

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

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