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19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
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Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 The good leave an inheritance to their children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
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A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 The field of the poor may yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.
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An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.
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Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite, but the belly of the wicked is empty.
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The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
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