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He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates chief friends.
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The Path to Love is Forgiveness
Commentators explain that "covering a transgression" is an active choice to promote love and peace. It involves forgiving offenses, not dwelling on them, and refusing to spread the story of a wrong. As multiple scholars note, this is the practical path to gaining and maintaining love, directly aligning with the New Testament teaching that love "covers all things."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Seeks love – that is, takes the course that leads to his gaining it.
He who repeats a matter – The warning is directed against…
19th Century
Anglican
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love — that is, one who does not notice, but rather conceals and excuse…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that covers a transgression seeks love He that hides the transgression of another, or of his friend, committed ag…
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The way to preserve peace is to make the best of everything; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves.
