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12 Before destruction one’s heart is haughty,
    but humility goes before honour.
13 If one gives answer before hearing,
    it is folly and shame.
14 The human spirit will endure sickness;
    but a broken spirit—who can bear?

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12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.(A)

13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(B)

14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?(C)

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