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12 A proud heart precedes destruction,
    and before honor is humility.
13 To respond to a matter before you hear about it
    shows foolishness and brings shame.
14 The human spirit can endure a long illness,
    but who can survive a crushed spirit?

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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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