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

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

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

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15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

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