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15 Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,
    but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better to have a little with the fear of Yahweh
    than great treasure and turmoil.
17 Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love
    than juicy steaks where there is hate.

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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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