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A bribe is like an enchanting charm to one who counts on it—
    everywhere he looks he sees the illusion of success.
Those who forgive faults foster love,
    but those who repeatedly recall them ruin relationships.
10 A single correction makes a more lasting impression on one who is wise
    than a hundred lashes do on a fool.

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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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