¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
But ^(A)love covers all offenses.

¹⁰ A ^(A)righteous person has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

^17 (A)Better is a portion of ^[a]vegetables where there is love,
Than a ^(B)fattened ox served with hatred.

⁹ One who ^(A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter ^(B)separates close friends.

¹⁷ A ^(A)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

⁵ Better is ^(A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.