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20 A wise son is a joy to his father,
    but a foolish son has no respect for his mother.
21 Folly delights the one without sense,
    but a man of understanding follows a straight path.
22 Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking,
    but they succeed when there are many counselors.

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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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