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He who (A)covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter (B)separates close companions.

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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Faithful are the (A)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (B)kisses of an enemy.

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  1. Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive

Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
    but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

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(A)Oil and incense make the heart glad,
So counsel from the [a]soul is sweet to his friend.
10 Do not forsake your (B)friend or (C)your father’s friend,
And do not come to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster;
Better is one who dwells near than a brother far away.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s counsel

Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
10 Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent;
    do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity.
Better is a neighbor who is nearby
    than kindred who are far away.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel