Proverbs 17:9

Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness

8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. 9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Bible in Basic English
He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
Free Bible Version
If you forgive a wrong you encourage friendship, but if you keep talking about it you'll lose your friend.
Geneva Bible 1599
Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Translation for Translators
If you want people to like/love you, forgive them for the wrong things that they do to you. If you continue to remind them about those wrong things, they will no longer be your friends.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love, but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends.
Noah Webster Bible
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
World English Bible
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.