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24 Chochmah is before the meiven (discerning one); but the eynayim of a kesil are on the ends of ha’aretz.

25 A ben kesil is a ka’as (grief) to aviv (his father), and bitterness to her that bore him.

26 Also to punish the tzaddik is not tov, nor to flog officials for their yashar (uprightness, integrity).

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24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(B)

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(C)
    surely to flog honest officials is not right.

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