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 stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Psalm 32:1
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity will cover a multitude of sins.