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20 A wise child brings joy to a father,
    but fools despise their mothers.
21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense,
    but those with understanding walk straight ahead.
22 Plans fail with no counsel,
    but with many counselors they succeed.

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20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(A)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(B)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,(C)
    but with many advisers(D) they succeed.(E)

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