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Proverbs 15:16-18
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16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (B)Better is a dinner of [a]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 (C)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

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Proverbs 15:16-18
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(A)

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.(B)

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,(C)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.(D)

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