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19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
    while fools regard turning from evil as an abomination.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
    but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm.[a]
21 Misfortune afflicts the sinful,
    but good fortune is the reward of the upright.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:20 This verse stresses the need to choose friends and associates wisely (see Prov 2:20; 12:26) and to steer clear of the wicked (see Prov 1:10, 18; 2:12; 16:29; 22:24-25).