10 A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration[a] for his neighbor.(A)

11 When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(B)

12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
He brings the wicked to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:10 Or favor

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