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21 He who begets a fool, there is trouble for him;
    the father of a fool will not rejoice.
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a downcast spirit will dry out bones.
23 The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap,
    in order to pervert the ways of justice.

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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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