箴言 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 17 connects to 4 cross-references. 悪を報いるな、証人を大切にせよとの教え。行き過ぎた訪問は隣人を嫌がらせる。徳ある女の夫は尊ばれる。
他の翻訳
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
相互参照
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.