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19 The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge,
but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.

A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others

20 A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.

21 Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.

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19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(A)
    but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(B)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(C)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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