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Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:9
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.
- Or, procureth.
- Chap. 10.12.
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Proverbs 17:9
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
transgression
A passing beyond or violation of God's law, command, covenant, or known duty; an offense or sin.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A subject, affair, cause, or thing under consideration; also material substance, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Truly or in a high degree; as an adjective, true or real.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Persons joined to others by affection, goodwill, or alliance; as a verb, supports or befriends.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 9
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Open the full verse study12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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Open the full verse study8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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Open the full verse study28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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Open the full verse study1BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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