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Whoever forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
10
A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11
A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent [to punish] him.
12
Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubs than a fool [carried away] with his stupidity.
13
Whoever pays back evil for good-- evil will never leave his home.
14
Starting a quarrel is [like] opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.
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Whoever approves of wicked people and whoever condemns righteous people is disgusting to the LORD.
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Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn't have a mind to grasp anything?
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A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.
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A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake. He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.
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Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel. Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.