Proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:9.

“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” (NLT).

“He who seeks love overlooks faults, but he who harps on a matter alienates his friend.” (Tanakh).

“Whoever covers an offence promotes love, whoever again raises the matter divides friends.” (NJB).

“Overlook an offence and bond a friendship; fasten onto a slight and good-bye friend! (Message).

“He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.” (NASB).

“Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling on the failures of others devastates friendships.” (TPT).