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22 A lev same’ach doeth tov like a medicine, but a downcast ruach drieth up the bones.

23 A rasha accepts a shochad (bribe) out of the kheyk (bosom, i.e., secretly) to pervert the orkhot mishpat (paths of justice).

24 Chochmah is before the meiven (discerning one); but the eynayim of a kesil are on the ends of ha’aretz.

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22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed(A) spirit dries up the bones.(B)

23 The wicked accept bribes(C) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(D)

24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes(E) wander to the ends of the earth.

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