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14 A man’s spirit will endure sickness;
    but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him
    and brings him before great men.

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14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?(A)

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(B)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 A gift(C) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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