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Only a fool despises his father’s advice; a wise son considers each suggestion.

There is treasure in being good, but trouble dogs the wicked.

Only the good can give good advice. Rebels can’t.

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A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(B)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(C)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(D)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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