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Proverbs 17:21-23
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21 
He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
22 
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
23 
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.

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Proverbs 17:21-23
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21 To have a fool for a child brings grief;
    there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.(A)

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed(B) spirit dries up the bones.(C)

23 The wicked accept bribes(D) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(E)

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