20 A (A)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man (B)despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him who lacks [a]sense,
But a man of understanding (C)walks straight.
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [b]succeed.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established