Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:9

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American Standard Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Amplified® Bible
He who covers {and} forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats {or} harps on a matter separates even close friends.

Darby English Version
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

King James Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Revised Standard Version
He who forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.

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