Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs Of Solomon

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A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
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A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Sin

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man spreads strife,
And one who gossips separates intimate friends.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].

Psalm 32:1

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven,
And whose sin is covered.