King James Version
Proverbs 17:9 in the King James Version says “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, proc...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 17 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth”
Proverbs 17:9 · KJV
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent: Heb. A lip of excellency lying: Heb. a lip of lying
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. a precious: Heb. a stone of grace
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. entereth: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He that covereth”
H3680properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
“seeketh”
H1245to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
“but he that repeateth”
H8138to fold, i.e., duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
“a matter”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“very friends”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
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