Proverbs 17:9 in Chuj

9 A eb' stechaj yac'an nivanc'olal b'aj tz'ixtaji, snib'ej eb' to xajan tz'ilji eb' yuj anima. Axo pax eb' an̈eja' yalub'tan̈an junoc lolonel jun, tz'el eb' svach'c'ool eb' d'a stz'ey.

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.