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23 A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
    to pervert the ways of judgment.

24 Wisdom is before him who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.

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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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