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13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and kelimmah (reproach, shame) unto him.

14 The ruach ish will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed ruach who can bear?

15 The lev of the prudent acquireth da’as, and the ozen of the chachamim seeketh da’as.

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13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(A)

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

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

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