Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:9 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 17:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth”
Proverbs 17:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:9
Love covers offenses rather than exposing them, promoting reconciliation over vindication. The contrast shows that repeating matters separates friends—gossip and grudge-bearing destroy relationships. This anticipates 1 Peter 4:8's teaching that love covers a multitude of sins through forgiveness.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:9
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“but love covers all wrongs.”
“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”
“whose sin is covered.”