Proverbs 17:9
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9One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.*
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In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever covers an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who forgives an affront fosters love,
but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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