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20 One who walks with the wise becomes wise,
    but whoever keeps company with fools only hurts himself.
21 Trouble eagerly pursues the sinner,
    but success rewards the right-living.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,
    but the wealth of the sinner is eventually passed on to the right-living.

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20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.(A)

21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(B)
    but the righteous(C) are rewarded with good things.(D)

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(E)

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