Proverbs 17:9

9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:9 In-Context

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth , it prospereth .
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Footnotes 1

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