Proverbs 17:9

English Standard Version

⁹Whoever ^(A)covers an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter ^(B)separates close friends.

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Proverbs 17:9

International Standard Version

⁹Anyone who overlooks^[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.

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