19 The way of (A)a sluggard is like a hedge of (B)thorns,
    but the path of the upright is (C)a level highway.
20 (D)A wise son makes a glad father,
    but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (E)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding (F)walks straight ahead.
22 (G)Without counsel plans fail,
    but with many advisers they succeed.
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
    and (H)a word in season, how good it is!
24 The path of life leads upward (I)for the prudent,
    that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25 The Lord tears down the house of (J)the proud
    but (K)maintains (L)the widow's boundaries.
26 (M)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
    but (N)gracious words are pure.
27 Whoever is (O)greedy for unjust gain (P)troubles his own household,
    but he who hates (Q)bribes will live.

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