5 (A)Better is open rebuke than hidden love.6 Faithful are (B)the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
5 Better an open reprimandthan concealed love.(A)
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(B)but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(C)
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