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14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the needy are hard,
    but a happy heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
    than a great treasure with turmoil.

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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
    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.(B)

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

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