15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(A)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 (B)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (C)Better is a dinner of [a]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables

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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