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Being paid in secret for wrong-doing is like a stone of much worth to the one who has it. Wherever he turns, he does well.

He who covers a sin looks for love. He who tells of trouble separates good friends.

10 A man of understanding learns more from being told the right thing to do than a fool learns from being beaten a hundred times.

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A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(A)

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(B)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(C)

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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