13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(A)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(B)

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(C)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(D)

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(E)

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.(F)

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