Proverbs 17:9 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | He that covereth | מְֽכַסֶּה | h3680 |
| 1 | a transgression | פֶּ֭שַׁע | h6588 |
| 2 | seeketh | מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ | h1245 |
| 3 | love | אַהֲבָ֑ה | h160 |
| 4 | but he that repeateth | וְשֹׁנֶ֥ה | h8138 |
| 5 | a matter | בְ֝דָבָ֗ר | h1697 |
| 6 | separateth | מַפְרִ֥יד | h6504 |
| 7 | very friends | אַלּֽוּף׃ | h441 |
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.