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Proverbs 15:21-23
Contemporary English Version

21 Stupidity brings happiness
    to senseless fools,
but everyone with good sense
    follows the straight path.

22 Without good advice
    everything goes wrong—
it takes careful planning
    for things to go right.
23 Giving the right answer
at the right time
    makes everyone happy.

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Proverbs 15:21-23
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21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply(E)—
    and how good is a timely word!(F)

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