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 sins.
Psalm 32:1
[A Psalm of David. A maschil.] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.