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30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
    good news makes for good health.

31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
    you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
    but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
    humility precedes honor.

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30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(A)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(B)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(C)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(D)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(E)
    and humility comes before honor.(F)

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