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Proverbs 17:21-23
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21 To have a foolish son makes parents sad.
    The father of a fool is never happy.
22 If you are happy in life, you will be healthy.
    But if you are sad and upset, your body will be weak.
23 Wicked judges secretly accept bribes.
    Then they are not fair when they judge.

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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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