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13 Anyone who answers without listening
    is foolish and confused.

14 The will to live can get you through sickness,
    but no one can live with a broken spirit.

15 The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge;
    the wise person listens to learn more.

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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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