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Proverbs 15:15-17
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 15:15-17
Revised Standard Version
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
Proverbs 15:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 15:15-17
New International Version
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)
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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