Proverbs 17:9

“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love, etc.] He that hides the transgression of another, or of his friend, committed against himself or against another, which he is privy to; but the matter being made up, and the offence forgiven, he forgets it, and no more speaks of it to his friend, or upbraids him with it, nor spreads it among others: such a man shows that he loves his friend, and is desirous that love and friendship should be continued; and this is the way to continue it; and a man that thus seeks it finds it. Or it may be rendered, “he covereth a transgression who seeketh love”f491; for “love covereth all things”, (<201012>Proverbs 10:12); but he that repeateth a matter; the…”

“seeketh love--(Compare Margin). The contrast is between the peace-maker and tale-bearer.”

“Seeketh love - i. e., Takes the course which leads to his gaining it. He that repeateth a matter - The warning is directed against that which leads a man to dwell with irritating iteration on a past offence instead of burying it in oblivion. Separateth very friends - Better, alienateth his chief friend. The tale-bearer works injury to himself. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Covereth - That conceals as far as he may, other mens faults. Proverbs 17:11”

“17:9 Maintaining a good relationship with another person means forgiving rather than dwelling on faults.”

“that covereth: Pro 10:12; Psa 32:1; Pe1 4:8 seeketh: or, procureth but: Pro 16:28 Proverbs 17:10”