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. 约瑟再也不能忍耐，在众人面前哭着表明身份：「我是约瑟。」他说这是神的旨意，并催请全家来埃及。
其他译本
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.
交叉参考
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.