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13 A happy heart enlightens the face,
    but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
    but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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

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

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

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(D)

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