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12 Mockers don’t like those who correct them.
    They won’t go to the wise.
13 A joyful heart brightens one’s face,
    but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.
14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.

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12 Mockers resent correction,(A)
    so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(B)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(C)

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

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