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A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner.
Wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Whoever covers up an offense seeks love.[a]
Whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person
than a hundred lashes on a fool.

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A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(A)

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(B)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(C)

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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