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20 A wise child makes his father happy.
    But a foolish person does not respect his mother.
21 Stupid people are happy when they do foolish things.
    But wise people walk on a straight path.
22 Without good advice, your ideas will never happen.
    But you will do well if you have many advisors.

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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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