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  Proverbs 17:21 - 26 - He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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  Proverbs 15:11 - 15 - Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh- how much more then the hearts of the children of men! A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

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  John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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  Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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  Romans 8:28 - We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

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  Psalms 103:3 - who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases;

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  Psalms 51:17 - The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

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  Proverbs 25:11 - A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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  Psalms 34:18 - Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.