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15 
All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
16 
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.(A)
17 
Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present
Than a fattened ox served with hatred.(B)

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15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(B)

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.(C)

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