King James Bible
KJVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
World English Bible
WEBHe who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
King James Bible
KJVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
World English Bible
WEBHe who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.