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13 Those who answer before they listen
    are foolish and disgraceful.
14 The human spirit sustains a sick person,
    but who can bear a broken spirit?
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(A)

14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?(B)

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(C)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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