20 (A)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 (B)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [a]discernment,
(C)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 (D)Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart

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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