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

New International Version

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 a brother is born for adversity.

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

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