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19 A desire that is fulfilled tastes sweet to the soul,
but to fools it is disgusting[a] to turn from evil.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues sinners,
but goodness repays the righteous.

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  1. Proverbs 13:19 Or an abomination

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

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

21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(C)
    but the righteous(D) are rewarded with good things.(E)

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