21 A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
the father of a fool has no joy.(A)

22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(B)

23 A wicked person secretly takes a bribe(C)
to subvert the course of justice.(D)

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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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