5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.(A)6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
5 (A)Better is open rebuke than hidden love.6 Faithful are (B)the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
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