Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 10:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 10:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 10 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 10:12
This beloved proverb contrasts hate and love: 'Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.' Hatred actively stirs up conflicts, constantly picking fights and nursing grievances. Love, conversely, covers sins—not by ignoring or enabling them but by extending grace rather than revenge. This verse is quoted in 1 Peter 4:8: 'above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.' Love doesn't gossip about offenses or keep records of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5); instead, it forgives and reconciles.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:12
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“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“is not proud”
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
“but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”
“and will cover a multitude of sins.”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.”
“and a wrathful man abounds in sin.”