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13 A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance,
    but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.(A)
14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the poor are hard,
    but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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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)

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22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine,
    but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.(A)

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22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed(A) spirit dries up the bones.(B)

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