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17 Better a meal of greens with love
    than a plump calf with hate.
18 Hotheads stir up conflict,
    but patient people calm down strife.
19 The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns,
    but the way of those who do right is a clear road.

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

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

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(D)
    but the path of the upright is a highway.

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