Proverbs 17:9

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Proverbs 17:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૭:૯: દોષને ઢાંકનાર પ્રેમ શોધે છે, પણ તેને જ વારંવાર બોલ્યા કરનાર ઇષ્ટ મિત્રોમાં અંતર પાડે છે.
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १७:९: जो दूसरे के अपराध को ढाँप देता है, वह प्रेम का खोजी ठहरता है , परन्तु जो बात की चर्चा बार बार करता है, वह परम मित्रों में भी फूट करा देता है।

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 understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.