Proverbs 17:9-11

Jubilee Bible 2000

⁹ ¶ He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.

¹⁰ ¶ Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.

¹¹ ¶ The rebellious man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.