Proverbs 17:9

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies