11 When the (A)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 (B)wicked to ruin.
13 One who (C)shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor
Will also call out himself, and not be (D)answered.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or Righteous One

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