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 conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.
Psalm 32:1
Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.

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