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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.
16 A gift opens the way
    for access to important people.

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

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

16 A gift(C) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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