⁹ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

¹² Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

²⁸ A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

¹ Oh, what joy for those
    whose disobedience is forgiven,
    whose sin is put out of sight!