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. Love covers all sins.
Psalm 32:1
([Psalm of David]) Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.