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Proverbs 15:20

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A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 15:18

    A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  2. Proverbs 15:19

    The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

  3. Proverbs 15:21

    Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  4. Proverbs 15:22

    Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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