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23 The wicked take secret bribes
    to twist the way of justice.
24 Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
    but the eyes of fools are off to the edges of the earth.
25 A foolish son is irritating to his father
    and bitter to her who gave birth to him.

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23 The wicked accept bribes(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(B)

24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes(C) wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(D)

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