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18 Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.

20 Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.

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18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(A)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.(B)

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(C)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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

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