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A bribe seems ⌞like⌟ a jewel to the one who gives it.[a]
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,
but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.

10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

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Footnotes

  1. 17:8 Or “who receives it.”

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