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18 A person who turns from correction faces poverty and shame,
    but one who regards constructive criticism is well respected.
19 A dream fulfilled is the sweetness of life,
    but abandoning evil is repulsive to fools.
20 One who walks with the wise becomes wise,
    but whoever keeps company with fools only hurts himself.

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18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(A)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.(B)

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(C)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.(D)

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