15 All the days of the [a]needy are bad,
But a [b]cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 (A)Better is a little with [c]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [d]the treasure.
17 (B)Better is a portion of [e]vegetables where there is love,
Than a (C)fattened ox served with hatred.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:15 Or wretched
  2. Proverbs 15:15 Lit good
  3. Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
  4. Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
  5. Proverbs 15:17 Or herbs

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