Proverbs
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9
Proverbs 17:9 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of others, love for others, and reconciliation — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“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“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Common questions
What does Proverbs 17:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 17:9 reads: "He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends." The verse speaks to forgiveness of others, love for others, and reconciliation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 17 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 17:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends." is Proverbs 17:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 17.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 17:9?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 17:9 include Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8, and Leviticus 19:18. Reading them alongside Proverbs 17:9 deepens the theme of forgiveness of others.
How can I pray with Proverbs 17:9?
Read Proverbs 17:9 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.