9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh
9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
9 Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and - good-bye, friend!
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:9
Commentary on Proverbs 17:9
(Read Proverbs 17:9)
The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves.