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20 Those with crooked hearts won’t prosper,
    and those with twisted tongues will fall into trouble.
21 Having a fool for a son brings grief;
    there’s no joy for a scoundrel’s father.
22 A joyful heart helps healing,
    but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
    one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

21 To have a fool for a child brings grief;
    there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.(A)

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed(B) spirit dries up the bones.(C)

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