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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.

16 Taking gifts to important people
    will help get you in to see them.

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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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