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21 He who (A)begets a fool does so to his grief,
And the father of a wicked fool is not glad.
22 A (B)glad heart [a]is good medicine,
But a broken spirit (C)dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a (D)bribe from the bosom
To (E)thrust aside the paths of justice.

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  1. Proverbs 17:22 Lit causes good healing