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Ecclesiastes 7:3-5
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3 Grief is better than laughter,
for when a face is sad, a heart may be glad.(A)
4 The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.
5 It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools,(B)

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Ecclesiastes 7:3-5
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3 Frustration is better than laughter,(A)
    because a sad face is good for the heart.
4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
    but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.(B)
5 It is better to heed the rebuke(C) of a wise person
    than to listen to the song of fools.

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