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30 A smile[a] makes people happy. Good news makes them feel better.

31 To be counted among the wise, you must learn to accept helpful criticism.

32 If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism, and you will gain understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:30 smile Literally, “a sparkle in the eyes.”

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(A)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(B)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(C)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(D)

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