10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His (A)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
11 When the (B)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The [a]righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the (C)wicked to ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or Righteous One

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