20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.(A)

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Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

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Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

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A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)

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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(B)

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