Proverbs 17:9-11 in English

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

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

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ If you want people to like/love you, forgive them for the wrong things that they do to you. If you continue to remind them about those wrong things, they will no longer be your friends.

¹⁰ Rebuking people who have good sense will accomplish more for them than hitting them 100 times with a stick.

¹¹ Because wicked people are always trying to cause trouble, someone will be sent to severely punish them.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

¹⁰ A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

¹¹ An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

¹⁰ A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

¹¹ An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

⁹ If you forgive a wrong you encourage friendship, but if you keep talking about it you'll lose your friend.

¹⁰ A reprimand hits a thinking person more than one hundred blows hit someone stupid.

¹¹ Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.

⁹ Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.

¹⁰ A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.

¹¹ A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that harpeth on a matter estrangeth a familiar friend.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth confident friends.

¹⁰ A reproof penetrateth more deeply into a wise man, than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ Only rebellion doth a bad man seek: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent out against him.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; But a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: But the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

⁹ He who covereth an offence seeketh love; But he who recurreth to a matter removeth a friend.

¹⁰ A reproof will penetrate deeper into a wise man Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore shall a cruel messenger be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love, but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke goes deeper into a person who has understanding than a hundred blows go into a fool.

¹¹ An evil person only seeks rebellion, so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth trespass, seeketh friendships; he that rehearseth by an high word, separateth them that be knit together in peace.

¹⁰ A blaming profiteth more at a prudent man, than an hundred wounds at a fool.

¹¹ Ever an evil man seeketh strives; forsooth a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

⁹ He that covereth trespass, seeketh friendships; he that rehearseth by an high word (or but he who remembereth a wrong), separateth them that (should) be knit together in peace.

¹⁰ A blaming profiteth more at a prudent man, than an hundred wounds at a fool. (A rebuke more profiteth a prudent man, than an hundred wounds to a fool.)

¹¹ Ever an evil man seeketh strives; forsooth a cruel angel shall be sent against him. (An evil person forevermore seeketh out strife, or arguments; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.)

⁹ Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.

¹⁰ Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.