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Proverbs 17:9

Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies
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King James Version

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

English Standard Version

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

New International Version

He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.