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

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15 The entire life[a] of the afflicted seems disastrous,
    but a good heart feasts continuously.

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  1. Proverbs 15:15 Lit. All the days

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

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22 (A)Do not rob the poor, because he is poor,
    or (B)crush the afflicted at (C)the gate,
23 for (D)the Lord will plead their cause
    and rob of life those who rob them.

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22 Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor,
    and don’t crush the helpless in court,[a]
23 for the Lord will plead their case
    and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.

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  1. Proverbs 22:22 Lit. gate

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor(A) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(B)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(C)
    and will exact life for life.(D)

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