Proverbs 17:21-23

New Century Version

²¹It is sad to have a foolish child;
there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.

²²A happy heart is like good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains your strength.

²³When the wicked accept money to do wrong
there can be no 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)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)