Proverbs 17:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Seeketh love - i. e., Takes the course which leads to his gaining it.

He that repeateth a matter - The warning is directed against that which leads a man to dwell with irritating iteration on a past offence instead of burying it in oblivion.

Separateth very friends - Better, alienateth his chief friend. The tale-bearer works injury to himself.

Proverbs 17:9

9 He that covereth a transgression seekethe love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.