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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?
15 Clever people go after knowledge to obtain it,
    and wise people attune their ears to hear it.

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

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

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(C)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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