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19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn hedge,
    but the path of the diligent is a highway.
20 A wise son gives his father joy,
    but a fool despises his mother.(A)
21 Folly is joy[a] to the senseless,
    but the person of understanding goes the straight way.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:21 The word “joy” occurs in the first line of vv. 20, 21, and 23. The state of folly is joy to a fool but the wise person is totally absorbed in keeping on the right or straight road.

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(A)
    but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

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

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