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Proverbs 15:15-17
Common English Bible
Proverbs 15:15-17
Common English Bible
15 All the days of the needy are hard,
but a happy heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a meal of greens with love
than a plump calf with hate.
Proverbs 15:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 15:15-17
New International Version
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(B)
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.(C)
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