Proverbs 17:9

World English Bible

⁹He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Proverbs 17:9

Modern English Version

⁹He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

¹⁷A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.

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

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