Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies. "
— Proverbs 17:9, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. ”
“He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.”
“The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.”
“He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.”
“He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.”
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.