Proverbs 10:12 (KJV) speaks to love for others, forgiveness of others, and reconciliation — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 6:27“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18
Common questions
What does Proverbs 10:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 10:12 reads: "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins." The verse speaks to love for others, forgiveness of others, and reconciliation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 10:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins." is Proverbs 10:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 10:12?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 10:12 include Proverbs 17:9, 1 Peter 4:8, and Leviticus 19:18. Reading them alongside Proverbs 10:12 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Proverbs 10:12?
Read Proverbs 10:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.