Proverbs 17:21-23

International Standard Version

²¹The man who fathers a fool does so to his sorrow—
the father of a fool has no joy.

²²A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.^[a]

²³The wicked man takes a bribe in secret
in order to pervert the course of justice.

Proverbs 17:21-23

New International Version

²¹To have a fool for a child brings grief;
there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.^(A)

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

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

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