10 The soul of the wicked wisheth evil, and his neighbor hath no favor in his eyes.

11 [a]When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise, and when one instructeth the wise, he will receive knowledge.

12 The righteous [b]teacheth the house of the wicked; but God overthroweth the wicked for their evil.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Read Prov. 19:25.
  2. Proverbs 21:12 Though the godly admonish them both by words and example of life, yet the wicked will not amend, till God destroy them.

10 The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)

12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person