20 智慧之子使父亲欢喜,
    愚昧的人却藐视母亲。
21 无知者以愚昧为乐,
    明哲人遵循正道。
22 独断专行,计划失败;
    集思广益,事无不成。

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

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

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,(C)
    but with many advisers(D) they succeed.(E)

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