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19 Lazy people walk a path overgrown with thornbushes,
    but those with integrity travel a wide, level road.
20 A wise child makes his father happy,
    but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Foolishness brings sheer joy to those who have no sense,
    but people with insight steer a straight course through life.

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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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