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15 All the days of the poor are hard,
    but goodness of heart[a] is a continuous feast.

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  1. Proverbs 15:15 Or “mind”

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 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
    and do not crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 For Yahweh will plead their case
    and despoil those who despoil them of life.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 22:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”

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