Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
8A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
10A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Cross References
Psalms 32:1{Of David. Instruction.} Blessed is he [whose] transgression is forgiven, [whose] sin is covered!
Proverbs 16:28A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.
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 →