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Proverbs 15:19-21
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 15:19-21
New Catholic Bible
19 The path of the idler[a] is covered with thorns,
but the path of the upright is a broad highway.
20 A wise son is a joy to his father,
but a foolish son has no respect for his mother.
21 Folly delights the one without sense,
but a man of understanding follows a straight path.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:19 Idler: see note on Prov 6:6.
Proverbs 15:19-21
New International Version
Proverbs 15:19-21
New International Version
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.
New International Version (NIV) 
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