19 (A)It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor
    than to (B)divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (C)will discover good,
    and blessed is he (D)who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
    and sweetness of speech (E)increases persuasiveness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter

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