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25 A foolish son is vexation to his father,
    and bitter sorrow to her who bore him.(A)
26 It is wrong to fine an innocent person,
    but beyond reason to scourge nobles.
27 Those who spare their words are truly knowledgeable,
    and those who are discreet are intelligent.(B)

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

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(B)
    surely to flog honest officials is not right.

27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(C)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(D)

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