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Proverbs 15:13-23

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

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

16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fattened ox and hatred therewith.

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

18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife, but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

19 The way of a slothful man is as a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is made a plain.

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom, but the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season -- how good it is!

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!