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He that covereth a peysha (transgression) seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth the best of friends.

10 Ge’arah (scolding) goeth deeper into a meiven than a hundred blows into a kesil (fool).

11 A rah seeketh only rebellion; therefore a merciless malach shall be sent to 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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