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Proverbs 17:9–10

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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.
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From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 10:12Rank 1 from verse 9
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    12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  2. 1 Peter 4:8Rank 2 from verse 9
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    8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

  3. Proverbs 16:28Rank 3 from verse 9
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    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  4. Psalms 32:1Rank 4 from verse 9
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    1BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

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  1. Revelation 3:19Rank 1 from verse 10
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    19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

  2. Proverbs 9:8–9Rank 2 from verse 10
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    8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  3. Proverbs 13:1Rank 3 from verse 10
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    1A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

  4. Proverbs 15:5Rank 4 from verse 10
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    5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  5. Proverbs 19:25Rank 5 from verse 10
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    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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Proverbs 17:9

COMBINED MEANING

covereth

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Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.

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COMBINED MEANING

transgression

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The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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very

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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

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Proverbs 17:10

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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17:8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

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17:10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

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17:11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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