Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.