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20 A wise child makes a glad father,
    but the foolish despise their mothers.(A)
21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
    but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(B)
22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    but with many advisers they succeed.(C)

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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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