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Proverbs 15:21-23
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21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply(E)—
    and how good is a timely word!(F)

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21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding (B)walks straight ahead.
22 (C)Without counsel plans fail,
    but with many advisers they succeed.
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
    and (D)a word in season, how good it is!

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