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What does Proverbs 17:9 mean?
"He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends."
— Proverbs 17:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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