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

¹⁰ The righteous cares about his animal’s health,^(A)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

¹⁷ Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox^(A) with hatred.^(B)

⁹ Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,^(A)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.^(B)

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,^(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

⁵ Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.^(A)