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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers <i>and</i> overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up trouble; love overlooks the wrongs that others do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hate stirs up trouble, but love forgives all offenses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hatred awakens contention, but love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hatred awakens contentions, "" And love covers over all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hatred will excite strifes: and love will cover over all transgressions.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife; shame shall cover all the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up judgment, and shame will cover all the evil ones.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1744" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8135.htm" title="8135: nə·’āh (N-fs) -- Hating, hatred. From sane'; hate.">Hatred</a> <a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: tə·‘ō·w·rêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">stirs up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4090.htm" title="4090: mə·ḏā·nîm (N-mp) -- A contest, quarrel. A form of madown.">dissension,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: ’a·hă·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">but love</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: tə·ḵas·seh (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">covers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: pə·šā·‘îm (N-mp) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">transgressions.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a></span><br />Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-20.htm">James 5:20</a></span><br />consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9-10</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. / Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-8</a></span><br />Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13-14</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a></span><br />Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a></span><br />‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17-18</a></span><br />You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. / Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1</a></span><br />Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/85-2.htm">Psalm 85:2</a></span><br />You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a></span><br />As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins.</p><p class="hdg">hatred</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></b></br> A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but <i>he that is</i> slow to anger appeaseth strife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Proverbs 16:27</a></b></br> An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips <i>there is</i> as a burning fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25</a></b></br> He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.</p><p class="hdg">love</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a></b></br> He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth <i>very</i> friends.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4</a></b></br> Charity suffereth long, <i>and</i> is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/5-20.htm">James 5:20</a></b></br> Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/73-20.htm">Awaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Contentions</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Errors</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Love</a> <a href="/job/14-17.htm">Offenses</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/job/26-12.htm">Stirreth</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Stirs</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Strifes</a> <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Wrongs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-8.htm">Awaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-18.htm">Contentions</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Errors</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-20.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Offenses</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Stirreth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Stirs</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">Strifes</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Wrongs</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Proverbs, it reflects a heart condition that opposes God's command to love one's neighbor. Historically, the Israelites experienced internal strife when hatred was present, such as during the reigns of Saul and David, where jealousy and animosity led to division. The Hebrew word for "stirs up" suggests an active, intentional provocation, indicating that hatred is not passive but seeks to create conflict. This aligns with <a href="/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16</a>, which states that where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder. Theologically, hatred is contrary to the nature of God, who is love (1 <a href="/john/4-8.htm">John 4:8</a>), and it disrupts the unity that believers are called to maintain (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>).<p><b>but love covers all transgressions</b><br>Love, as described in Scripture, is a powerful force that seeks the well-being of others and reflects God's character. The phrase "covers all transgressions" echoes the concept of atonement, where sins are forgiven and relationships restored. This is seen in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, which pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose love and sacrifice cover the sins of humanity (<a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a>). The Hebrew word for "covers" implies a protective action, suggesting that love seeks to protect and preserve relationships rather than expose faults. This is further illustrated in the New Testament, where love is described as patient and kind, not keeping a record of wrongs (<a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a>). The covering of transgressions by love is a call to forgiveness and reconciliation, mirroring the forgiveness believers receive through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for righteous living.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes practical teachings on how to live a life that is pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_destructive_nature_of_hatred.htm">The Destructive Nature of Hatred</a></b><br>Hatred leads to conflict and division. It is a destructive force that can tear apart relationships and communities. As Christians, we are called to recognize and root out hatred in our hearts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_love_to_heal.htm">The Power of Love to Heal</a></b><br>Love has the power to cover and forgive transgressions. It acts as a healing balm that can restore broken relationships and bring peace. Practicing love in our daily interactions reflects the love of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/choosing_love_over_hatred.htm">Choosing Love Over Hatred</a></b><br>In moments of conflict, we have a choice to either stir up dissension or to cover transgressions with love. Choosing love aligns us with God's will and promotes harmony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His love. This means forgiving others as we have been forgiven and seeking reconciliation over revenge.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'love_covers_all_wrongs'.htm">What does "Love Covers All Wrongs" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'love_covers_sins'.htm">What does "love covers a multitude of sins" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_mother_teresa_and_her_impact.htm">Who was Mother Teresa and what did she achieve?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_teach_about_hate.htm">What does the Bible teach about hate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Hatred stirreth up strifes </span>. . .--Hatred rakes up again old feuds which have slumbered, but love covers up and refuses to look at any wrong done to it. A similar expression occurs in <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm" title="And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.">1Peter 4:8</a> and <a href="/james/5-20.htm" title="Let him know, that he which converts the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.">James 5:20</a>, though probably in a somewhat different sense. (See the note on the former passage.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hatred stirreth up strife</span> (<a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Proverbs 6:14</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Love covereth all sins</span> (<a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a>). The reference is primarily to the blood feud, the existence of which led to the establishment of the cities of refuge. Hatred keeps alive the old feeling of revenge, and seeks opportunities of satisfying it; but love puts aside, forgets and forgives all offences against itself. This sentiment comes very near the great Christian principle, "Love covereth a multitude of sins" (<a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a>; comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4</a>; <a href="/james/5-20.htm">James 5:20</a>). The Talmud pronounces, "To love a thing makes the eye blind, the ear deaf;" and the Arab says, "Love is the companion of blindness." Septuagint, "Love (<span class="greek">φιλία</span>) covereth all those who love not strife." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hatred</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂ֭נְאָה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8135.htm">Strong's 8135: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, hatred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stirs up</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּעוֹרֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(tə·‘ō·w·rêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rouse oneself, awake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dissension,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְדָנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḏā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4090.htm">Strong's 4090: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contest, quarrel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but love</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲבָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Love (noun)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">covers</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּכַסֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḵas·seh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">transgressions.</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּ֝שָׁעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> </span><span class="str2">Transgression</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife but love covers (Prov. 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