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¶ 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.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
    the messenger of death will be sent against them.

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