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12 Fools hate to be told they are wrong, so they refuse to ask wise people for advice.

13 If you are happy, your face shows it. If you are sad, your spirit feels defeated.

14 Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.

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12 Mockers resent correction,(A)
    so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(B)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(C)

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(D)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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