Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Bible References

That covereth

Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all transgressions.
Psalm 32:1
A Psalm of David. A Maskil.
How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered!
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.