Proverbs 17:9

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Proverbs 17:9

9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but he who brings it up separates friends.
— Proverbs 17:9

Related Resources from Heartlight

Devo: Together in Christ

"Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends."

Devo: Daily Wisdom

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

Devo: Today's Verse

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

Illustration of Proverbs 17:9

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 17:9 -- He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Article by Mike Barres

Can you be trusted with precious and dangerous information? Confidentiality is crucial to maintain when secrets have been entrusted to us.

Virtual Worship by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware

Today, we focus on the power of love to cover over the offenses of others and stop the power of gossip from ruining lives. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to emphasize the importance of forgiving and covering over the offenses of others with our forgiveness and love.

Article by Phil Ware

My own lack of forgiveness toward others can shut off the flow of God's forgiveness to me. Phil Ware with Grady King give us insight on Jesus' example and command to forgive others as we pray for our own forgiveness.

Cross References for Proverbs 17:9

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