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Chemah (anger) is cruel, and fury is a torrent, but who is able to stand before kinah (jealousy, envy)?

Open tovah tokhakhat (good, constructive reproof) is better than secret ahavah.

Ne’emanim (faithful) are the wounds of an ohev (friend); but deceitful the neshikot (kisses) of an enemy.

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Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
    but who can stand before jealousy?(A)

Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.(B)

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