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30 The light of (the) eyes maketh glad the soul; good fame maketh fat the bones. (Sparkling eyes make a person happy; good news fatteneth up the bones.)

31 The ear that heareth the blamings of life, shall dwell in the midst of wise men. (The person who listeneth to rebukes, shall live in the midst of the wise.)

32 He that casteth away chastising, despiseth his soul; but he that assenteth to blamings, is a peaceable holder of the heart (He who casteth away discipline, despiseth his own soul; but he who accepteth rebukes, shall become wiser.)

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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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