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15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched,
    but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys 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

22 Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor;
    and don’t crush the needy in court;
23 for Yahweh will plead their case,
    and plunder the life of those who plunder 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