Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,(A)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.(B)

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One who seeks love conceals an offense,
    but one who repeats it divides friends.

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17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

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17 Friends love all the time,
    and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.

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