Proverbs 17:9

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁹One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.^(A)

Proverbs 17:9

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁹A person who covers an offense pursues love,
but one who repeats the matter separates friends.

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

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.^(A)

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of trouble.

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

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)

New International Version (NIV)