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21 He who becomes the parent of a [self-confident] fool does it to his sorrow, and the father of [an empty-headed] fool has no joy [in him].

22 A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)

23 A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom (pocket) to pervert the ways of justice.

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