“He who covers an offense promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.”
Proverbs 17:9 (WEB)
Context Reading
7Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,much less do lying lips fit a prince. 8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;wherever he turns, he prospers. 9He who covers an offense promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan a hundred lashes into a fool. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion;therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.