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Proverbs 17:23-25
Evangelical Heritage Version

23 A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe
to pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is right in front of a discerning person,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the end of the earth.

Avoiding Fools and Foolishness

25 A foolish son is an aggravation to his father
and bitterness to the woman who bore him.

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Proverbs 17:23-25
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23 The wicked accept bribes(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(B)

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

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

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