Proverbs 17:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

He who conceals an offense promotes love, but he who harps on it can separate even close friends.

Berean Standard Bible:

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He that covereth^{H3680} a transgression^{H6588} seeketh^{H1245} love^{H160}; but he that repeateth^{H8138} a matter^{H1697} separateth^{H6504} very friends^{H441}.

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Commentary for Proverbs 17:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3680
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּסָה
   Transliteration: kâçâh
   Pronunciation: kaw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy); clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare כָּשָׂה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6588
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּשַׁע
   Transliteration: peshaʻ
   Pronunciation: peh'-shah
   Description: from פָּשַׁע; a revolt (national, moral or religious); rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1245
   There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּקַשׁ
   Transliteration: bâqash
   Pronunciation: baw-kash'
   Description: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).
   
4. Strong's Number: H160
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲבָה
   Transliteration: ʼahăbâh
   Pronunciation: a-hab-aw
   Description: feminine of אַהַב and meaning the same; {affection (in a good or a bad sense)}; love.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8138
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁנָה
   Transliteration: shânâh
   Pronunciation: shaw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive); do (speak, strike) again, alter, double, (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, prefer, repeat, return, do the second time.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6504
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּרַד
   Transliteration: pârad
   Pronunciation: paw-rad'
   Description: a primitive root; to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself); disperse, divide, be out of joint, part, scatter (abroad), separate (self), sever self, stretch, sunder.
   
8. Strong's Number: H441
   There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַלּוּף
   Transliteration: ʼallûwph
   Pronunciation: al-loof'
   Description: or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from אָלַף; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle); captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox.