Proverbs 17:9
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Related Verses
“He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.”
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:”
“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”