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19 Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul,
    but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
20 Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise,
    but the companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Disaster pursues the sinful,
    but good will reward the righteous.

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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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