Proverbs 17:9
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
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In Context
10A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
Cross References
Psalms 32:1A Psalm of David. Exult in the Lord, you just ones; together praise the upright.
Proverbs 16:28A perverse man stirs up lawsuits. And one who is verbose divides leaders.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:9
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. The design of this observation is to show, 1. That those who have money in their hand think they can do any thing with it. Rich men value a little money as if it were a precious stone, and value themselves on it as if it gave them not only ornament, but power, and every one were bound to be at their beck, even justice itself. Whithersoever they turn this sparkling diamond they expect it should dazzle the eyes… Read the whole commentary →