Proverbs 17:9 | |
NASB: He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Whoever forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. ASV: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. BBE: He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends. DBY: He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends. JPS: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that harpeth on a matter estrangeth a familiar friend. WBS: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. WEB: He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. YLT: Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend. | |
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