¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
But ^(A)love covers all transgressions.

¹⁰ A ^(A)righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

^17 (A)Better is a ^[a]dish of ^[b]vegetables where love is
Than a ^(B)fattened ox served with hatred.

⁹ He who ^(A)conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter ^(B)separates intimate friends.

¹⁷ A ^(A)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

⁵ Better is ^(A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.