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

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
He that covereth clad self Verb H3680 מְֽכַסֶּה־ me·chas·seh-
a transgression rebellion Noun H6588 פֶּ֭שַׁע pe·sha
seeketh ask Verb H1245 מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ me·vak·kesh
love love Noun H160 אַהֲבָ֑ה a·ha·vah;
but he that repeateth do speak Verb H8138 וְשֹׁנֶ֥ה ve·sho·neh
a matter act Noun H1697 בְ֝דָבָ֗ר ve·da·var
separateth disperse Verb H6504 מַפְרִ֥יד maf·rid
[very] friends captain Adjective H441 אַלּֽוּף׃ al·luf.

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King James Bible He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Hebrew Greek English He that covereth who conceals a transgression seeketh love; but seeks love, But he that repeateth who repeats a matter separateth very separates intimate friends.
New American Standard Bible 1995 He that covereth who conceals a transgression seeketh love; but seeks love, But he that repeateth who repeats a matter separateth very separates intimate friends.