12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.(A)
10 The righteous know the needs of their animals, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.(A)
17 Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.(A)
9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
17 A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)
5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.(A)
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