Proverbs 17:9–10
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
*‖He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, procureth.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 10.12.
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
‖A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a reproofe aweth more a wise man, then to strike a foole an hundred times.
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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.
8*Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.
9Giue instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a iust man, and he will increase in learning.
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5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
5‖Let the righteous smite mee, it shalbe a kindnesse: and let him reprooue me, it shalbe an excellent oile, which shall not breake my head: for yet my prayer also shalbe in their calamities.
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Proverbs 17:9
Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.
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transgression
The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.
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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.
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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
1. A subject, affair, or cause. 2. Material substance.
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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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Persons joined to others by affection, goodwill, familiarity, or alliance.
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Proverbs 17:10
Correction, rebuke, or censure addressing fault or error.
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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.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Blows, wounds, or marks made by beating.
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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
8*†A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoeuer it turneth, it prospereth.
9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
9*‖He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends.
Selected passage10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
10‖A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole.
Selected passage11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
11An euill man seeketh onely rebellion; therefore a cruell messenger shall be sent against him.