diff --git a/tests/scripts/depends.py b/tests/scripts/depends.py
index 227b7547b6..58323e2db2 100755
--- a/tests/scripts/depends.py
+++ b/tests/scripts/depends.py
@@ -206,7 +206,6 @@ If what is False, announce that the job has failed.'''
             log_line('Inconsistent config option(s):')
             for option in sorted(failed):
                 log_line('  ' + option)
-            print(e)
             return False
 
         finally: