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Whoever 1covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter 2separates close friends.
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A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
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An evil man seeks only rebellion, and 3a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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Let a man meet 4a she-bear robbed of her cubs 5rather than a fool in his folly.
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If anyone 6returns evil for good, 7evil will not depart from his house.
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so 8quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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He who 9justifies the wicked and he who 10condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
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Why should a fool have money in his hand 11to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
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12A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
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Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who 13makes his door high seeks destruction.