Proverbs 17:9
Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
10A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.
Cross References
Psalms 32:1A Psalme of David to give instruction. Blessed is he whose wickednes is forgiuen, and whose sinne is couered.
Proverbs 16:28A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.
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 →