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Proverbs 15:13-17
New International Version
Proverbs 15:13-17
New International Version
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(C)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(D)
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(E)
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.(F)
Proverbs 15:13-17
King James Version
Proverbs 15:13-17
King James Version
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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Proverbs 15:13-17
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:13-17
New King James Version
13 (A)A merry heart makes a cheerful [a]countenance,
But (B)by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(C)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16 (D)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (E)Better is a dinner of [b]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:13 face
- Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
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