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Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy?(A)

Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.(B)

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(C)
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(D)

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Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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