Pro 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth {very} friends. {seeketh: or, procureth}
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Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {shall: or, will}
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. {soweth: Heb. sendeth forth}
[{A Psalm} of David, Maschil.] Blessed {is he whose} transgression {is} forgiven, {whose} sin {is} covered. {A Psalm...: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction}
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {shall: or, will}
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Charity suffereth long, {and} is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {vaunteth...: or, is not rash}
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. {soweth: Heb. sendeth forth}
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy.