Proverbs 17:9
King James Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:9 in context
Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:9SELECTED VERSE
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.