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Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,
    but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.

10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
    more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11 A rebel looks for nothing but evil.
    Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent to punish 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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