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21 A foolish son is a sorrow to his father, and the father of a fool has no joy.

22 A glad heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

23 A sinful man receives pay in secret to change the right way into wrong-doing.

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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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