Proverbs 17:20

The first man has an evil heart. This means that his desires are evil. He cannot be successful, because God will punish him.

The second man tells lies. And he will suffer because of his lies. They will cause many troubles for him.

v21 If your son is a fool, then you will be sad.

The father of a fool is never joyful.

v22 Happiness is like a medicine.

If you are sad, then you will become weak.

v23 An evil man receives a bribe (secret gift).

Then a judge makes the wrong decision.

v24 A wise man looks carefully to choose the right way.

A fool stares into the distance.

v25 A foolish son brings trouble to his father.

A foolish son causes pain to his own mother.