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18 Poverty and shame will be to him who refuses instruction,
    but he who regards reproof will be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
    but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,
    but a companion of fools will be destroyed.

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18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(A)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.(B)

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(C)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.(D)

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