11 aHell
1 and Destruction
are before the
Lord;
So how much more
bthe hearts of the sons of men.
12 aA scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.
13 aA merry heart makes a cheerful
1 countenance,
But
bby sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted
are evil,
aBut he who is of a merry heart
has a continual feast.
16 aBetter
is a little with the fear of the
Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 aBetter
is a dinner of
1 herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.
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