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21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
    The father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
    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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