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18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her.
    Happy is everyone who retains her.

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32 “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
    for blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Hear instruction, and be wise.
    Don’t refuse it.
34 Blessed is the man who hears me,
    watching daily at my gates,
    waiting at my door posts.
35 For whoever finds me, finds life,
    and will obtain favor from Yahweh.
36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul.
    All those who hate me love death.”

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28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
    but the hope of the wicked will perish.

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25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
    but a kind word makes it glad.

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13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

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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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30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
    Good news gives health to the bones.

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