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

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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 (A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.

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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

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

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

(A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
So a [a]man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.
10 Do not forsake your own (B)friend or (C)your father’s friend,
And do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity;
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s

(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

(A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
And a [a]person’s advice is sweet to his friend.
10 Do not abandon your (B)friend or (C)your father’s friend,
And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster;
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s