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17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
    than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
    but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
19 The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns,
    but the path of the upright is a level highway.

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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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