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

⁹ Whoever ^(A)covers an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter ^(B)separates close friends.

¹¹ A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.

²⁰ Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    ^(A)There is more hope for a fool than for him.